The Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, features changes from the original show, and one of its most controversial is being seen in a new light following a new behind-the-scenes video. It has been less than a year since Blue Bloods ended, and its universe and characters are already returning to the small screen. When they do, many things will be different, though.
Boston Blue premieres on Friday, October 17, at 10 pm ET on CBS.
Boston Blue follows Danny Reagan’s surprising move from New York to Boston, where he joins the police department. Danny gets a new partner, Lena Silver, whose family plays an important role in the cop show. However, one member of Danny’s family will also be a part of the main cast, but they won’t be the same as they were in Blue Bloods.
Boston Blue Is Recasting Sean Reagan, & That’s Risky
Andrew Terraciano Played Danny’s Son In Blue Bloods
Boston Blue recast the major Blue Bloods character, Sean Reagan. As some may remember, Andrew Terraciano originated the role in the original CBS police procedural TV series, but he won’t make the jump from Blue Bloods to its upcoming spinoff. Instead, a new actor, Mika Amonsen, will take over the role of Sean (aka Danny’s youngest son) in Boston Blue.
Boston Blue reportedly recast Sean because the spinoff is taking the character in a new creative direction.
In the offshoot, Sean relocates to Boston to follow in his family’s footsteps and start a career in law enforcement. It’s unclear what prompted his move. However, it explains why Danny leaves his life in New York and trades it for a fresh start in Boston.
| Boston Blue Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Donnie Wahlberg | Danny Reagan |
| Sonequa Martin-Green | Lena Silver |
| Ernie Hudson | Reverend Peters |
| Maggie Lawson | Sarah Silver |
| Gloria Reuben | Mae Silver |
| Marcus Scribner | Jonah Silver |
| Mika Amonsen | Sean Reagan |
Boston Blue recasting Sean is risky for various reasons. Most importantly, Terraciano appeared as Sean in every Blue Bloods episode except one (292). He played the character for 14 years. So, when fans think of Sean, they imagine Terraciano. It would be difficult for any new actor to convince viewers they are the character they have known for over a decade.
Boston Blue’s Mika Amonsen’s Sean Looks Like Andrew Terraciano In BTS Video
The 2 Actors Bear A Resemblance
Amonsen will try to win over Blue Bloods fans as this new version of Sean. Thankfully, a new behind-the-scenes video from the Boston Blue setproves that the actor can embody the role of Danny’s son. The Instagram account bostonbluefans posted the video on their page. In it, Wahlberg and Amonsen can be seen filming, and Amonsen bears a striking resemblance to Terraciano.
The clip features Wahlberg’s Danny and Amonsen’s Sean running to help a man who has been shot. It doesn’t spoil much about what’s to come in the spinoff, but it certainly eases concerns that some might have about the recast of Sean. Hopefully, the similarities go further than just looks, and Amonsen will make the change feel like nothing in Boston Blue.
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Boston Blue
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Donnie Wahlberg
Danny Reagan
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Sonequa Martin-Green
Det. Lena Silver
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Maggie Lawson
Supt. Sarah Silver
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