Donnie Wahlberg And Sonequa Martin-Green are bringing a new dynamic to Boston Blue, a spin-off of the long-running drama Blue Bloods.
The series follows Wahlberg's character, Detective Danny Reagan, as he takes on a new position with the Boston Police Department. There, he partners with Detective Lena Silver, played by Martin-Green, who comes from another prominent law enforcement family.
Wahlberg said it was hard to say goodbye to “Blue Bloods,” but he ultimately saw “Boston Blue” as “an opportunity to keep family, faith and tradition alive on television, tell the story of a law enforcement family, and keep the Reagans alive in this new world with an amazing new cast and an amazing new partner.”
Martin-Green, who previously starred in “Star Trek: Discovery” and “The Walking Dead,” said she drew on her experience working on major television franchises.
“I just couldn't expect it. I didn't think Star Trek: Discovery would come after The Walking Dead, and I certainly didn't think there would be another beloved television franchise after Star Trek: Discovery. So, I learned a lot about that, about creating new versions of beloved franchises,” she said.
Wahlberg said his chemistry with Martin-Green played a key role in the formation of Boston Blue. He credited her experience and talent for helping define the show's new world and described their partnership as one based on trust and collaboration.
“She really brings a lot to the experience, but also to her talent,” Wahlberg said. “The show, you know, is a universal show. This is a spin-off. Whatever you want to call it. But this is also a new world. Danny is a fish out of water and he meets someone that is really one of the reasons he stays. Not that it's romantic or anything, but he meets his equal.”
He described their working relationship as collaborative.
“We lean on each other. We talk to each other all the time. We are constantly working to make this show a success,” Wahlberg said.
“Boston Blue” premieres Friday at 10:00 pm on CBS and will stream on Paramount+.
