Tom Selleck has retreated from public life after Blue Bloods ended almost two years ago – but he is finally making his TV comeback.
The 81-year-old has been confirmed as a guest star on the upcoming Apple TV comedy led by Elizabeth Banks.
Tom will appear in the as-yet-untitled series alongside a star-studded ensemble cast including Ted Danson, Rob Delaney, Katey Sagal, Jared Goldstein and Spencer Moss.
While Tom's specific role is being kept under wraps, the half-hour comedy centers on Heidi (Elizabeth), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.
However, when she stumbles into coordinating her father's (Ted Danson) retirement community sex dates, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriend's perpetually single son, according to Apple TV.
No release date has been confirmed, but the series is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year.
© Getty ImagesTom's retreat from public life
Since Blue Bloods aired its final episode in December 2024, Tom has maintained a lower profile, eschewing major public events to spend more time with his family on his sprawling ranch in California.
Since 1987, Tom has been married to Jillie Mack, and they share a daughter, Hannah Selleck, who is a professional equestrian and champion show jumper. While making Blue Bloods, he primarily resided in New York City, where the show was filmed and set.
© Getty ImagesTom's TV comeback
Tom hinted that he was busy behind the scenes planning his next career move after it was revealed in December that he signed with United Talent Agency, aka UTA.
The news was reported on December 2 by Deadline. The agency represents some of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry, including but not limited to Johnny Depp, Sigourney Weaver, Michael J. Fox, Elliot Page, Seth Rogen, Monica Barbaro, Jim Carrey, and more.
© Getty ImagesThe end of Blue Bloods
CBS announced the cancelation of the long-running NYPD show, in which Tom played police commissioner Frank Reagan, in November 2023.
The network's decision to end Blue Bloods after 14 seasons didn't sit well with Tom, who was particularly vocal about the show's cancelation, calling on CBS to do a U-turn.
© Getty ImagesSpeaking to CBS News in 2024, Tom was asked if Blue Bloods would end in the fall. "We're the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast. We're winning the night. All the cast wants to come back," he said at the time.
"And I can tell you this: we aren't sliding off down a cliff. We're doing good shows and still holding our place. So, I don't know. You tell me!"
Tom echoed this sentiment in an interview with TV Insider. "CBS will find an awful lot of people aren't ready to say goodbye to it," he said. "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."
