The highly anticipated Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, is reportedly facing significant delays in its production schedule. While the project was originally slated to begin filming this summer, sources close to the development reveal that internal restructuring, unresolved casting negotiations, and creative disagreements have all contributed to the slowdown. Fans eager to see a fresh take on the Reagan legacy are now left wondering when—or if—the series will officially move forward.

At the center of the holdup is the show’s creative direction. Rumors suggest that CBS executives and the production team are split on whether Boston Blue should maintain the classic family-police dynamic that made Blue Bloods successful, or take a grittier, standalone approach. With high expectations and the pressure to live up to the original, tensions behind the scenes are reportedly running high.

Meanwhile, several cast members originally attached to the project are said to be juggling other commitments, creating additional scheduling conflicts. Some insiders fear that prolonged delays could lead to a complete overhaul of the cast or even a shelving of the spinoff altogether. For fans of the franchise, it’s a frustrating development—but one that still leaves a glimmer of hope that the blue legacy might continue in a new city, just not as soon as expected.