Tom Selleck, the star of the recently cancelled CBS show 'Blue Bloods', is considering legal action against the network for ageism. This follows the swift approval of a spin-off, 'Boston Blue', which centers on his on-screen son, Donnie Wahlberg.
The cancellation of 'Blue Bloods' after 14 seasons sparked outrage among fans and Selleck himself, who maintained the show had strong ratings and no reason to end.
Selleck is reportedly 'livid' about the situation and feels betrayed by CBS's decision to cancel 'Blue Bloods' while immediately approving a spin-off without him. He is considering suing for ageism.
The spin-off, 'Boston Blue', will star Donnie Wahlberg as his character, Danny Reagan, and will feature Ernie Hudson as the new patriarch. Wahlberg has expressed hopes of reuniting the 'Blue Bloods' cast for cameos.
The cancellation has significant financial implications for Selleck, who reportedly earned $200,000 per episode. The high production costs and high salaries of the main cast contributed to the show's eventual cancellation.