Context:

Sonequa Martin-Green has been cast as the female lead opposite Donnie Wahlberg in the CBS series 'Boston Blue', a spinoff of the popular show 'Blue Bloods'. Wahlberg reprises his role as Danny Reagan, continuing the story of the Reagan family after 14 seasons on the original series. Martin-Green will play detective Lena Peters, a member of another prominent law enforcement family, and partner to Reagan, introducing a new family dynamic and narrative. Both actors expressed enthusiasm for the new series, with Wahlberg stating Martin-Green was the only choice for the role, emphasizing the storytelling potential of other law enforcement families. Martin-Green, known for her roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Star Trek: Discovery', is excited to join the CBS family and explore this new character dynamic.

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• Sonequa Martin-Green is set to star as detective Lena Peters in 'Boston Blue', partnering with Donnie Wahlberg's character, Danny Reagan. The role marks another significant step in her career, following her breakout roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Star Trek: Discovery'.

• Donnie Wahlberg will continue his long-standing role as Danny Reagan, a character he portrayed for 14 seasons on 'Blue Bloods'. His character's story will maintain ties to the Reagan family while exploring new relationships with the Peters family.

• The announcement of Martin-Green's casting was made during a CBS press briefing unveiling the network's 2025 schedule. Her character, Lena Peters, is described as the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.

• Martin-Green expressed her excitement about joining the CBS network and the opportunity to bring the Peters family to life, highlighting the series' potential to explore the stories of diverse law enforcement families.

• Wahlberg praised Martin-Green as the perfect choice for the role, noting that the show will explore not only the Reagan family's legacy but also introduce viewers to the Peters family, reflecting the widespread nature of law enforcement families across the country.

• Sonequa Martin-Green will star opposite Donnie Wahlberg in the upcoming CBS series Boston Blue, which is a spinoff of the beloved hit Blue Bloods.

• Donnie is reprising his Blue Bloods role Danny Reagan on the new series after playing the character for 14 seasons on the previous show.

• Sonequa‘s casting was announced on Wednesday (May 7) during a CBS press briefing for the unveiling of the network’s 2025-2025 schedule. She will play “detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family, who is partnered with Danny Reagan,” according to Variety.

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• In a statement, Sonequa said, “We love the Reagans. We have all loved the Reagans for so long. And I feel that we’ll love the Peters too. I’m super excited for this partnership, and to be back in a CBS family — and in this family, your family. It means a lot, and I’m grateful for it. I think we’re going to have a good time.”

• Donnie said that Sonequa was the “only choice” for the role of Lena.

• “One thing about ‘Blue Bloods’ and how beloved it was is because there are so many law enforcement families in this country. There’s not just the Reagans,” he said. “They’re in every state, every city, every town, everywhere, and there are other families around that have stories to tell too. Danny’s story will continue the Reagan family. You can’t have Danny without Reagans — there’ll be connective tissue. But we’re also going to get to discover a new family and and carry on the tradition of telling their stories.”

• Sonequa had her big break on The Walking Dead and starred in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Discovery.