Tom says his Blue Bloods character has unfinished business

If you find comfort in the family dinners that cap off “Blue Blood” episodes, Tom Selleck does, too. He finds a special kind of solace in these dinners, much like the fans who’ve also grown to love them. “That meal, at the end of the episode, and Leonard’s gift of casting are probably why we are still around,” he told USA Today. In fact, he may be as attached to them as much as he’s attached to his character. “I love the role. And he’s not done. I’m not done. And I think there’s plenty of room for the show,” he added.

The cancellation of “Blue Bloods” after fourteen seasons has left a void for Selleck and the show’s fanbase, yet the actor remains hopeful. Speaking with TV Insider, Selleck argued that the show is more beloved than ever and shared that he sees a ton of untapped potential for new storylines. “CBS will find an awful lot of people aren’t ready to say goodbye to it,” he divulged. “The show’s more popular than ever, and I think [numbers] will increase with the interest this year … We’re certainly not out of ideas.” He even rejected any talk of retirement, eager to continue stepping into Reagan’s shoes. “I love the work. Sometimes the hours are a little harder because I’m older, but so what?” he continued. “I want work as long as they’ll have me.”