This behind-the-scene drama was met with laughter from the audience.
Since its debut in 2010, the popular CBS series “Blue Bloods,” starring Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, has captured viewers’ attention. The series has discovered a winning formula that continues to appeal to viewers.
It is known for its fascinating stories focused around a family that is deeply ingrained in law enforcement. However, behind the scenes, the cast recently made an unusual request regarding the show’s iconic family dinner scenes.
The Reagan family and their unbreakable relationship are at the center of “Blue Bloods.” In its outstanding catalog of more than 250 episodes, the program frequently uses family dinner scenes to highlight this bond.
These intimate gatherings allow the characters to express their thoughts, emotions, and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives. The family dinners give the program depth and authenticity by providing a setting for delving into complex issues of morals.
There are practical difficulties when filming these typical family dinners, which forces the cast to make a quick decision. The “Blue Bloods” cast and crew discussed the details of these crucial sequences in depth during a group interview at The 92nd Street Y.
Donnie Wahlberg, who plays Danny Reagan, hilariously brought up the abundance of broccoli and revealed a strange trend, saying, “We’re not going to go there because after three hours [broccoli] becomes problematic, you see. We’re just going to move past it and talk about the bond, not the issues.”
According to his co-star Amy Carlson, the vegetable had indeed been taken from the menu. However, when asked for further information, Wahlberg deftly dodged the question, shifting attention away from the situation’s circumstances and toward the close camaraderie the cast had formed.
The reason for the ban on broccoli is unknown, although one may assume that it may have been due to the difficulty of filming extended dinner scenes and the high fiber content of broccoli. The vegetable’s well-known reputation for causing intestinal distress when taken in excessive numbers makes it possible that having it on-site would have presented practical challenges during lengthy filming sessions.
With new plots and unexpected character arcs, “Blue Bloods” keeps its committed fan base interested and surprised as it enters its thirteenth season. The continuing custom of the family dinners continues to be a crucial component, capturing the dynamics and connections at the center of the program.
Both Bridget Moynahan and Tom Selleck, who are essential cast members, have stated that they hope to continue working on “Blue Bloods” for at least fifteen more seasons. Fans anxiously await the series’ next creative direction as the milestone draws closer.
