TheBlue Bloodsspinoff showBoston Bluecontinues to grow its cast list with the addition of aBlack-ishstar. The show will be headed up byDonnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan, who has moved from the NYPD to Boston PD, where he is partnered with Lena Silver, the daughter of a noted police family in the city. The show has started to flesh out its cast list, with Gloria Reuben recently added in the role of matriarch Mae Silver, and another series regular has now joined the cast ofBoston Blue.
PerVariety, the show is expanding its cast list withthe addition ofBlack-ishstar Marcus Scribner in a series regular role, playing the part of Jonah Silver, the youngest member of the Silver family, headed up by Gloria Reuben’s matriarch Mae. The official character description for Jonah states that he is “…in law enforcement like his mother and sisters… Always the cool kid growing up, Jonah carries himself with confidence and swagger in all situations, so he’s naturally frustrated at being a rookie cop on the sidelines of the city’s biggest investigations.”
What This Means For Boston Blue
The Show Is Fleshing Out Its Cast With Some Interesting Talent
Boston Bluehas a big act to follow when it comes to following upBlue Bloods, and one of the key elements it needs to get right is the casting.Blue Bloodshad a strong ensemble cast, andBoston Blueis wasting no time assembling its own talent, with Scribner coming in off the back of his acclaimed role as Junior inBlack-ish, as well as itsspinoffGrown-ish. He will bring a strong aura to the character of Jonah, who seems like he will be a larger-than-life addition to the show.
It’s pretty clear that the Silver Family is going to play a prominent part in anyBoston Bluestoryline, and this could ensure that Scribner enjoys a long-term role in the show. Being able to weave a complex and compelling narrative, complete withengaging character arcs relies on a strong core cast, and this is one of the things that madeBlue Bloodsso successful. Scribner is a fine addition to the show, and there will be hopes that he has strong chemistry with the rest of the confirmed cast.
Our Take On Scribner’s Boston Blue Casting
The Rising Star Is Branching Out Into More Dramatic Roles
Scribner made his name as a sitcom star, but it seems he is looking to branch out into more serious, dramatic roles, and a procedural likeBoston Blueprovides him the perfect opportunity to do this. While the show may not span themultiple seasons ofBlue Bloods, there is cause for optimism thatBoston Bluecan hit the ground running, and Scribner will be a big part of this. Pushing himself as an actor will be exciting, and casting against type can often work very well, so it will be interesting to see how Scribner plays the character.
Boston Blue
Cast
Boston Blue follows NYPD officer Danny Reagan as he transitions to a role in the Boston Police Department. Partnered with detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a notable law enforcement family, the series explores their collaboration within the dynamics of Boston’s criminal landscape.
