Breaking News: Maggie Lawson Joins CBS’ Boston Blue as Series Regular
In a significant development, Maggie Lawson, best known for her starring role in the USA series Psych, has been cast as a series regular in CBS’ upcoming drama Boston Blue. According to a report from Deadline, Lawson will play the role of Superintendent Sarah Silver, a strong-willed and decisive leader in the Boston Police Department.
As reported by Deadline, Boston Blue is a new series set in the Blue Bloods universe, with Donnie Wahlberg reprising his role as NYPD Officer Danny Reagan. Wahlberg’s character will take a position with the Boston PD, where he will be paired with Detective Lena Silver, played by Sonequa Martin-Green. Lena is the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.
Lawson’s character, Superintendent Sarah Silver, is Lena’s stepsister and a high-ranking officer in the Boston Police Department. As quoted in the Deadline article, the show’s premise revolves around the Silver family, a blended family with a strong law enforcement legacy. Ernie Hudson will play Reverend Peters, the patriarch of the Silver family and father of Boston’s District Attorney, Mae Silver.
The Deadline report also reveals that Boston Blue is produced by CBS Studios in association with Jerry Bruckheimer TV. Brandon Sonnier and Brandon Margolis will serve as showrunners and executive producers, while Jerry Bruckheimer, KristieAnne Reed, and Donnie Wahlberg will also executive produce. Anthony Hemingway will direct and executive produce the first episode.
As stated in the Deadline article, Boston Blue is set to premiere this fall, airing in the Blue Bloods Friday 10 PM time slot. This new series is expected to attract a large audience, given the popularity of the Blue Bloods franchise.
Maggie Lawson’s casting in Boston Blue marks a significant return to the TV police drama genre for the actress. Her notable roles include starring as Det. Juliet O’Hara in Psych for eight seasons, as well as appearances in Outmatched, Two and a Half Men, Lethal Weapon, The Ranch, and Santa Clarita Diet. As reported by Deadline, Lawson is represented by Gersh and Principal Entertainment.
The addition of Lawson to the cast of Boston Blue adds depth and star power to the new series. With its premiere scheduled for this fall, fans of the Blue Bloods franchise and Maggie Lawson’s previous work can look forward to seeing her in a new role. According to Deadline, Boston Blue promises to deliver a fresh and exciting take on the police drama genre.
The series’ storyline, which explores the complexities of a blended law enforcement family, is sure to captivate audiences. With a talented cast, including Donnie Wahlberg, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ernie Hudson, and now Maggie Lawson, Boston Blue is poised to become a compelling and engaging watch.
Sources:
https://deadline.com/2025/06/maggie-lawson-boston-blue-cbs-blue-bloods-spinoff-1236420822/
