Tom Selleckisn’t riding off into the sunset just yet. WithBlue Bloodsofficially wrapping up — and not with the approval of the cast involved —after a lengthy 14-seasonrun, the 79-year-old actor is already eyeing his next role, and he’s not ruling out a return to the genre that made him a Western icon. Speaking recently toParade, Selleck revealed that he’d love to giddy up withTaylor Sheridan, the world’s busiest man, creative force behindYellowstoneand its spinoffs, on a new yeehaw project.
“A good Western’s always on my list,” Selleck said. “I miss that; I want to sit on a horse again.”
Given Sheridan’s unparalleled success in bringing the Western genre to a new generation and modernising viaYellowstone, and then using that pre-built interest and making1883and1923, two prequel series that are actually set in the Old West, it’s easy to see why it would appeal to Selleck. Sheridan’s ability to write compelling stories that focus on old time Americana has drawn A-list stars likeKevin Costner, Sam Elliott, and Harrison Ford. For Selleck, a reunion with hisSackettsco-star Elliott under Sheridan’s direction would be a dream come true.
“Sam was great in1883.Sam’s always great. We go way, way back. I love him dearly. I’d love to work with Sam.”
What’s Next for Tom Selleck After ‘Blue Bloods’?
Though he doesn’t have a concrete project lined up, Selleck has no plans to retire. “I wouldn’t say [offers] are pouring in, but maybe some people are thinking of me,” he quipped.
While he’s open to new opportunities, he’s ruled out returning to hisBlue Bloodsrole in a spinoff. “I don’t see [Frank Reagan] retiring and going off somewhere. If he goes off to a small town, I’d rather do moreJesse Stonemovies.”
Selleck’sJesse Stoneseries, based on the novels byRobert B. Parker, remains another popular chapter in his career. When asked about the possibility of another installment, Selleck said, “It would be an interesting challenge because Jesse is older now. There’ve been quite a few years between shows. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a viable character. Everywhere I go, one of the things I get asked is, ‘When can I see anotherJesse Stone?’”
Blue Bloodswill wrap up its 14th and final season on December 13. You can catch up withBlue BloodsandYellowstoneon Paramount+.
