US Edition‘Boston Blue’ Creators Explain Sean Reagan Recasting for ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff
The recasting of Sean Reagan in Boston Blue introduces new storytelling opportunities and energy to explore the evolving father-son relationship, showrunner Brandon Margolis said.
- On Friday, October 17, Mika Amonsen debuted as Sean Reagan in Boston Blue, replacing Andrew Terraciano three months after the recast news broke.
- Brandon Margolis, co-showrunner, explained the recast reflected a new chapter for Sean and Danny Reagan, adding it made sense to find an actor with a different energy to explore fresh storytelling lanes.
- CBS described Sean Reagan as having relocated recently to Boston to start a new chapter as a Boston PD patrolman while Danny Reagan transfers to work close to his son.
- After anticipation, the Boston Blue premiere drew mixed reviews, as some viewers were thrilled to see the Reagan family while others were aghast at Sean's recasting, and producers acknowledged the gamble.
- CBS is expanding the Blue Bloods universe with the Boston Blue spinoff, positioning Danny's story in a new setting while honoring the Reagan family legacy from Blue Bloods .
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‘Boston Blue’ showrunner explains decision to recast Andrew Terraciano’s character Sean Reagan
Showrunner Brandon Margolis opened up about the decision to recast Andrew Terraciano with Mika Amonsen during an interview published alongside the premiere episode of "Boston Blue" on Friday.
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