- In a move that surprised fans, the character of Sean Reagan has been recast for the new Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue.
- Actor Mika Amonsen has taken over the role from Andrew Terraciano, who played the character in the original series.
- Creators explained the change was made to reflect a “slightly different version” of Sean, who has since joined the police force in Boston.
- The spinoff follows Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) as he relocates to Boston to be closer to his son and joins the local police department.
A New Face for a Familiar Reagan
Blue Bloods fans tuning into the highly anticipated spinoff, Boston Blue, were met with a shocking change: Danny Reagan’s youngest son, Sean, looked a little different. The role, long played by Andrew Terraciano, was taken over by actor Mika Amonsen for the new series, a decision that has now been explained by the show’s creators.
Why the Big Change?
Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis, the co-creators of Boston Blue, spoke to TV Insider about their decision to bring in a new actor. The choice wasn’t about performance but about reflecting the character’s evolution as he steps out of his father’s shadow and into his own career.
“We wanted a slightly different version of Sean,” Margolis stated. “We wanted a character that feels familiar, an actor that does resemble the character that we watched grow up. But as you saw in the pilot, he has made some life changes and having joined the police force, he is really picking up that family mantle.” The creators emphasized their desire to “join the story in progress,” showcasing a more mature Sean ready for the challenges of his new life.
A Dramatic Start in a New City
The series premiere, titled “Faith and Family,” wastes no time throwing the new Sean Reagan into the thick of it. The story sees Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) moving to Boston and joining the local police force, where he’s partnered with Detective Lena Silver (Sonequa Martin-Green). A key motivation for his move is to reconnect with Sean, who is now a rookie cop in the same city.
Spoilers from the Premiere
The premiere episode saw Sean and his fellow rookie cop, Jonah Silver (Marcus Scribner), jump into action to save people from a building fire. Both were injured, with Sean’s injuries being more severe. The episode concluded with Danny at his son’s hospital bedside, vowing to stay in Boston as long as needed. In another major development for longtime fans, the show confirmed that Danny and his former partner, Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez), are finally in a relationship, though she remains in New York for now.
As Boston Blue continues, viewers can expect to see Sean and Jonah competing for dominance as they begin their official careers as Boston police officers, all under the watchful eye of a Reagan patriarch in a new city.
Boston Blue airs on Fridays at 10/9c on CBS.
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