Tom Selleck, star of 'Blue Bloods,' expresses his frustration with Hollywood as the show comes to an end.
For 14 seasons, Selleck portrayed Frank Reagan, the New York City Police Commissioner, on the TV series 'Blue Bloods'.
As one door closes, Tom Selleck hopes another will open soon.
After 14 seasons, "Blue Bloods" is ending, and Selleck, 79, is excited about his future in Hollywood.
Recently, the veteran actor has expressed his desire to return to the Western genre and get back on a horse.
Hollywood has been criticized by Selleck, who has expressed his dissatisfaction with the industry since his early days on "Magnum, P.I." and feels undervalued after the cancellation of "Blue Bloods."
Since 2010, Selleck has played Commissioner Frank Reagan in a crime drama on television, but he has considered trading his police badge for a cowboy hat.
"Selleck recently revealed to Parade that he always includes a good Western on his list and longs to ride a horse again."
In Ventura, California, Selleck, who owns a 63-acre ranch, has a history of starring in Western films.
In 1979, Selleck starred in the TV miniseries "The Sacketts," alongside Sam Elliott, Jeff Osterhage, and Glenn Ford. The show was based on two books by Western fiction writer Louis L'Amour. Later that year, he collaborated with Jerry Reed in the TV movie "Concrete Cowboys."
In 1982, Selleck, Elliott, and Osterhage reunited in "The Shadow Riders." In 1990, Selleck starred as sharpshooter Matthew Quigley in the hit Australian Western "Quigley Down Under," one of his best-known cowboy roles.
He stated that "Quigley Down Under" has stood the test of time and remains highly popular.
"Selleck stated that the Western was large, and he was undoubtedly a renowned hero. He admitted that he was a bit nervous about portraying a role that perhaps John Wayne could have executed better."
Selleck last wore a cowboy hat in the 2003 film "Monte Walsh," and he hopes to work with "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan in the future.
Selleck and Elliot, who worked together in "1883," expressed interest in sharing the screen again.
"Sam was great in '1883,' and I love him dearly. We go way, way back, and I'd love to work with him."
Selleck remarked that although new acting roles offers aren't coming in, some individuals are considering him.
"He stated that he is uncertain about where his next job will lead him and that people often inquire about his future plans, but he is unsure what he wants to do next, excluding Frank Reagan II."
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Selleck stated that he is open to a "Blue Bloods" spin-off, but he emphasized that no one has discussed it with him.
He is, however, upset about the hit show being canceled.
He expressed frustration during the last eight episodes of 'Blue Bloods', stating that he wanted to discuss the show's continued success rather than its ending.
The show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go. As a result, I feel frustrated and it will take a long time to sort out all of this.
After confessing that he may lose his California ranch due to lack of income from "Magnum, P.I.," the actor made comments.
In May, he stated on "CBS Mornings" that he hoped to continue working enough to maintain his position.
His 63-acre ranch in Ventura County, California, which he bought in 1988 after leaving "Magnum, P.I.," was once an avocado farm but is now being rebuilt by Selleck.
"The actor acknowledged that being set for life on a 63-acre ranch may not be possible even if they stopped working."
"My frustration is the show was always taken for granted because it performed from the get-go. So, how do I feel? It’s going to take a long time to sort all of this out." — Tom Selleck on the cancellation of "Blue Bloods"
Since the late 1960s, he has built a massive reputation with his first credited roles.
Thomas Magnum, played by Selleck, catapulted to fame in the 1980s, but he confessed that he wasn't content with his early celebrity.
"Selleck stated on the "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson" podcast that he didn't like it because of family and privacy concerns."
"He remarked, "During interviews, I was asked questions I didn't want to answer, so I tried to steer the conversation away. However, I often found myself struggling to find a way to respond. Despite my efforts, the conversation continued to grow, and I still can't quite put it into words.""
Selleck clarified that he wasn't experiencing it daily.
"I rented a tiny, one-bedroom house in Hawaii, which I later bought. It was my first affordable home and I belonged to the Outrigger Canoe Club, a local community."
He continued, "I was living Magnum's life at the beach and all that."
The success of "Magnum, P.I." brought fame, but it was challenging to adjust to.
"It was quite a lot to adjust to, I believe," he stated.
In 1981, Selleck received his first People's Choice Award. From 1982 to 1986, he earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for his role in "Magnum, P.I."
Selleck's notable roles were followed by numerous TV and movie appearances, such as "Three Men and a Baby," "Friends," "Boston Legal," and "Meet the Robinsons."
In 1987, Selleck married Jillie Mack, with whom he shares a daughter named Hannah and a son named Kevin. Prior to that, he was married to Jaqueline Ray.
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