Boston Blue adds Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson to Wahlberg-led spinoff.
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Ghostbuster Heads to Boston
Ernie Hudson is bringing his star power to the Blue Bloods universe in an exciting new role.
The beloved actor has officially signed on for CBS’s spinoff series “Boston Blue,” joining an already impressive cast.
Hudson’s involvement signals the network’s commitment to building another multi-generational law enforcement drama that fans can rally behind.
The Reagan Legacy Continues
Donnie Wahlberg will reprise his role as Detective Danny Reagan, taking his character to new territory.
After fourteen seasons solving crimes in New York, Danny now finds himself working cases in Boston’s distinctive neighborhoods.
This geographical shift opens fresh storytelling possibilities while maintaining connections to the original series that viewers cherished.
New Partner, New Dynamic
Sonequa Martin-Green steps in as Danny’s new crime-fighting partner, Detective Lena Silver.
The Star Trek: Discovery lead brings her considerable talent to the procedural genre, promising electric on-screen chemistry with Wahlberg.
Their partnership forms the backbone of this spinoff that hopes to capture the magic of its predecessor.
A Powerful Family Dynasty
Hudson’s character, Reverend Peters, stands as the patriarch of another law enforcement family.
As a Baptist pastor with deep community ties, he heads a prominent Boston dynasty including his daughter (the District Attorney) and granddaughter (Martin-Green’s detective).
This mirror of the Reagan family structure provides familiar dynamics with fresh perspectives.
From Ghosts to Criminals
Fans recognize Hudson instantly from his iconic role as Winston Zeddemore across multiple Ghostbusters films.
His extensive television resume includes crime dramas like City on Hill and L.A.’s Finest, where he previously worked with Boston Blue’s showrunners.
This prior collaboration suggests the creative team knows exactly how to utilize Hudson’s commanding screen presence.
Martin-Green’s Excitement
Upon learning of her casting, Martin-Green shared her enthusiasm on Instagram: “Honored to step into another beloved television legacy and make something new.”
Her previous roles in major franchises like Star Trek and The Walking Dead have prepared her for joining this established universe.
Her genuine excitement hints at the quality of the material she’ll be working with.
Wahlberg’s Not-So-Subtle Hints
Before the spinoff was officially announced, Wahlberg cleverly teased the possibility in interviews.
When discussing potential endings for Danny Reagan, he suggested his character might “walk right into his next chapter” in a different place.
His playful “Does that sound like a tease for a spinoff?” comment shows how long this project has been in development.
Boston Blue hits your screens this fall, grabbing that sweet Friday night 10 o’clock slot on CBS that viewers already know and love.