Tom Selleck, at 79 years old, remains an active force in the entertainment industry. His recent conversations with Parade shed light on his future plans after 14 seasons on Blue Bloods. Despite the show's cancellation in November 2023, Selleck's career shows no signs of slowing down.

Tom Selleck's Next Act in the Spotlight

Blue Bloods and Beyond

Tom Selleck isn't one to rest on his laurels. After 14 seasons on Blue Bloods, he's open to new opportunities. As he joked, "There aren't necessarily 'offers pouring in,'" but he has no plans to retire. He explained, "I don't know where my next job will take me. People ask, 'What do you want to do next?' I'm not sure. I don't want to do Frank Reagan II." This shows his willingness to explore different paths and not be tied to one character.He also referred to his Blue Bloods character and said, "I'm open to suggestions because I love Frank Reagan, but nobody's really asked. I don't see him retiring and going off somewhere. If he goes off to a small town, I'd rather do more Jesse Stone movies." This highlights his attachment to the character while also looking for new challenges.

The Jesse Stone Saga Continues

When it comes to the possibility of another Jesse Stone film, Selleck said, "I haven't worked on it yet," but he wouldn't be surprised if it happened. He added, "It would be an interesting challenge because Jesse is older now. There've been quite a few years between shows. That doesn't mean he isn't a viable character. Everywhere I go one of the things I get asked is, 'When can I see another Jesse Stone?'" This shows his awareness of the fans' demand and his eagerness to fulfill it.Selleck admitted that while there aren't many offers currently, he does have one thing on his mind for his next project — a good Western. He said, "A good Western's always on my list. I miss that; I want to sit on a horse again." This reveals his love for the Western genre and his desire to return to it.

Teaming Up with Taylor Sheridan and Sam Elliott

Sheridan recently worked with Sam Elliott on a single-season western series called 1883, and Selleck revealed that he'd like to be a part of it. He said, "Sam was great in [1883], Sam's always great. We go way, way back. I love him dearly. I'd love to work with Sam." This shows his respect and friendship with Sam Elliott and his eagerness to collaborate with him again.After 15 years of filming Blue Bloods, Selleck is looking forward to what's to come while getting used to the major shift in his life. He said, "The hardest part for me is we had the Blue Bloods family and we had the actors' family. They're all my pals. I miss them. It's going to take a lot of getting used to." This shows his emotional connection to the show and the people he worked with.Despite the show ending, Selleck told PEOPLE in April that he's counting his blessings for the experience. He said, "I've had a very good life, a very lucky life. I don't know if it's what I figured I'd be doing, but it's with a lot of gratitude." This shows his positive attitude and his ability to look at the bright side.Blue Bloods airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.