Tom Selleck has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.
At 79 years old, the experienced actor spoke to Parade about his future plans after completing 14 successful seasons on Blue Bloods. Despite joking about not receiving many job offers, Selleck made it clear that retirement is not in his immediate plans.
He mentioned, “I am uncertain about what my next project will be. People inquire, ‘What are your future aspirations?’ I am unsure. I do not wish to portray another character like Frank Reagan.” Reflecting on his beloved role in Blue Bloods, he expressed, “I am open to ideas because I have a deep fondness for Frank Reagan, but no one has approached me about it. I cannot envision him retiring and moving away. If he were to relocate to a small town, I would prefer to make more Jesse Stone films.”
Regarding the potential for another Jesse Stone movie, Selleck confessed, “I have not started working on it yet,” but he remains hopeful about the concept. He elaborated, “It would present an interesting challenge because Jesse is now older. There has been a significant gap between films. However, that does not mean he is no longer a compelling character. Wherever I go, people frequently ask me, ‘When will we see another Jesse Stone?'”
Selleck is also eyeing a return to his Western roots. “A good Western’s always on my list,” he said, expressing a desire to “sit on a horse again.” He noted admiration for Taylor Sheridan, the creator of Yellowstone, and the opportunity to collaborate with him. Reflecting on Sheridan’s work with Sam Elliott on 1883, Selleck said, “Sam was great in [1883], Sam’s always great. We go way, way back. I love him dearly. I’d love to work with Sam.”
As Selleck adjusts to life after Blue Bloods, he spoke candidly about the challenges of moving on from the show. “The hardest part for me is we had the Blue Bloods family and we had the actors’ family,” he said. “They’re all my pals. I miss them. It’s going to take a lot of getting used to.”
The decision by CBS to cancel Blue Bloods in November 2023 was difficult for Selleck to accept. “I’m not going to turn into a bitter old guy saying, ‘Get off my lawn!’” he remarked. “I don’t believe in holding grudges. But if you were to say to the television network, ‘Here’s a show you can program in the worst time slot you got, and it is going to guarantee you winning Friday night for the next 15 years,’ it would be almost impossible to believe.” Reflecting further, he added, “After 15 years, it’s hard. It’s hard to let go because coming to work was a joy.”
Even with the end of Blue Bloods, Selleck remains deeply appreciative of his career. Speaking to PEOPLE in April, he remarked, “I’ve had a very good life, a very lucky life. I don’t know if it’s what I figured I’d be doing, but it’s with a lot of gratitude.”
Fans can catch Blue Bloods on CBS Fridays at 10 p.m. ET.
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