Boston Blue, the upcoming spinoff of hit CBS proceduralBlue Bloods, has cast formerERactress Gloria Reuben in a prominent role. Long-running cop dramaBlue Bloodsconcluded its 14-season run in December 2024, and remains one of the most influential network procedurals of modern times.Blue Bloodshad some great charactersthroughout its run, and the balance of family dynamics and crime fighting made it a big hit. Reuben, who appeared on the show back in 2021, will add some gravitas and dynamism toBoston Blue.
PerVariety,Reuben is set to play the role of Boston district attorney Mae Silver, a character described as the widow of a murdered judge, and the no-nonsense matriarch of a family of law enforcement professionals. Her daughter is a Boston police detective partnered with Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan, played by Sonequa Martin-Green.
What This Means For Boston Blue
The Spinoff Is Set To Get Off On Strong Footing
Reuben’s casting makes a lot of sense, given her strong background in network TV, appearing in more than 100 episodes ofER, for which she received two Primetime Emmy nominations. Her pedigree is without question, but she also has the advantage of having appeared inBlue Bloodsbefore, playing therole of ATF Agent Rachel Weber over a two-episode arc inBlue Bloodsseason 11. Her familiarity with the franchise will make her more comfortable behind the scenes, and also means she will have a pre-existing professional relationship with those involved, which is bound to help things.
Reuben is a strong casting choice who will add some depth and gravitas to the role of Mae, and the fact she has worked with Wahlberg in the past should set the show off on strong footing.
Boston Bluehas a big act to follow as the spinoff toBlue Bloods, but the fact that it takes place in the same universe, and will see Wahlberg reprise his role, should make it a comfortable transition for audiences. Whileit was the right time forBlue Bloodsto end, Danny Reagan’s story continues, and it will be interesting to see how Mae Silver’s journey intersects with his when it comes to making Boston a safer place once more.
Our Take On Reuben’s Casting In Boston Blues
She Could Have A Long & Successful Arc
Reuben is a strong casting choice who will add some depth and gravitas to the role of Mae, and the fact she has worked with Wahlberg in the past should set help launch the show properly. ABlue Bloodsspinoffwould be unlikely to do as well as the original show, but there is reason to be optimistic about the successBoston Blue, and the hope will be that Reuben’s character can enjoy a strong and decisive arc across the show’s run.
Boston Blue
Cast
Boston Blue follows NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he transitions to a role in the Boston Police Department. Partnered with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a notable law enforcement family, the series explores their collaboration within the dynamics of Boston’s criminal landscape.
