Tom Selleck wants to revive his Western roots with Taylor Sheridan

Tom Selleck has expressed a desire to return to the Western genre following the conclusion of his long-running television series, Blue Bloods. Throughout his career, Selleck has played several iconic cowboy roles, starting with his portrayal of a cowboy in the 1979 TV miniseries, The Sacketts, and achieving significant recognition as sharpshooter Matthew Quigley in the 1990 film Quigley Down Under. After taking a break from Westerns, he revisited the genre with subsequent works, such as the 1997 TV movie Last Stand at Saber River and the 2003 film Monte Walsh. As he contemplates his next steps post-Blue Bloods, Selleck is particularly interested in a project from Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the popular series Yellowstone, which has redefined Western storytelling on television. Selleck remarked that he misses the experience of working in Westerns and feels a strong nostalgia for the genre, as it has held a special place in his heart since he first appeared in it. His sentiment is compounded by his notable collaborations, including his admiration for fellow actor Sam Elliott, who recently starred in Yellowstone's spin-off series, 1883. In addition to his hopeful return to Western films, Selleck is also open to reprising his role as Jesse Stone, although he has not been privy to any new plans for the character's continuation. As Selleck navigates the uncertain endpoint of Blue Bloods, he maintains a forward-looking perspective, recognizing the show’s exceptional accomplishment in television ratings, securing a top spot among the best-performing shows of the last year.