“Maggie Lawson Opens Up About Rediscovering Herself in ‘Boston Blue’—But What’s Keeping Her from Frank Reagan’s Iconic Shoes?”
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In the vibrant cosmos of television, where characters can shine as brightly as the stars above us, one character stands out in “Boston Blue”—Sarah Silver, played by the delightful Maggie Lawson. Now, speaking of stars, today we’ve got a rare treat that aligns perfectly with the current astrological vibes. Did you know there’s a celestial influence promoting open conversations and heartwarming connections right now? It’s the perfect moment to dive into how Maggie feels about portraying Sarah, a character wrapping her arms around the Silver family dynamics, with all the quirky and serious elements that come with it. It’s like asking if your favorite zodiac sign would feel right wearing a police uniform—important but a little out there! Buckle up, because we just had a fabulous chat with Maggie, and she had all sorts of juicy insights to share about her role, her character’s Jewish identity, and how she prepped for this stellar role. So, without further ado, let’s explore her thoughts and stories from behind the scenes. LEARN MORE
Boston Blue’s Sarah Silver is one of our favorite characters on the show, and she definitely has a unique role within the Silver family.
We were lucky enough to catch up with Maggie Lawson for a few minutes recently.
Talking with her was a lot of fun, and she had a lot to say about everything from how honored she is to be part of this show to how she prepared for the role. Check out her thoughts below!
How did it feel for you to become part of the show, knowing that it was the successor to Blue Bloods?
Honestly, very honored. I mean, what a show!
And I love that we have sort of captured the legacy themes of Blue Bloods while also creating this new identity with Boston Blue.
I feel really lucky to be a part of it. These people I work with every day are some of the greatest I’ve ever worked with, and I love the dinner table we have created and now expanded.
I think it’s beautiful, and I love that we get to represent that.
I love that there’s a Jewish family, because I’m Jewish.
I love that for us, too.
I think it’s a new thing to kind of see on television, and again, it’s another reason I’m proud to be a part of the show.
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How did you prepare for this role?
It’s funny because I did this show called Psych, and I played a detective.
I was much, much younger. But it was funny when I was reading for Boston Blue because I actually felt a lot of similarities between the two characters.
But, with Sarah in this authority position, with the layered dynamics of the family and law enforcement, as a boss, you have to be almost emotionless.
You can’t let that feed in too much. You really have to trust yourself and your decisions.
Honestly, preparing for the role was like a little crash course in getting to know myself a bit better, because that is something I’ve wanted to strengthen.
So, in a weird way, playing this character has actually helped me step into pieces of myself I’ve wanted to step into.
I say this in every interview, but I’m gonna say it again: also, when I put on that uniform, something happens.
I love that she’s in her uniform all the time. It’s not typical for superintendents to always be in uniform.
The Boston superintendent is always in her uniform, and I love that we have continued that. When I put it on, there is a shift in me. I have a role to play, and a role to honor.
How do you feel about Sarah always being in uniform?
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I appreciate how we have developed Sarah and how we show that every week, and I feel really honored that they saw me filling those shoes.
Do you have an advisor on the show who talks to you about police issues?
We have a few that are on set with us.
We had one in the Boston Police Department who — it’s crazy, he actually is this show. Like, his son, father, brother, everybody in his life was in the Boston Police Department.
I spoke to him and Nora Baston [a superintendent in the Boston PD] at length before we started shooting last year about many, many different topics.
They have been so helpful in keeping as much of it as authentic as we can, which is very important to us.
What’s been your favorite storyline to play so far?
There are so many. I mean, there was a really funny one, actually, last week [on Boston Blue Season 1 Episode 14]
Marcus [Scribner] and I had so much fun with this Hot Cop video that was coming out; the number of times that Hot Cop was said made me laugh every time.
It’s not even one of my biggest episodes, but it was really fun to play this comedic, playful side.
But I also love the dynamic that is growing between Phoebe and Sarah.
I won’t spoil too much, but, you know, she’s my current partner’s daughter. There’s just been a lot of growth in that relationship, but it also brings out a different side of Sarah that she’s never had to get to know before.
So, for me, I love all of these relationships and dynamics, but the scenes I get to have with Phoebe always really get me.
I just watched the latest episode, and I saw how excited Sarah was about that press opportunity. What drove that for her?
One of my favorite things about Sarah is that even with all of the work she has to do, she’s always down for some fun.
I think it’s a very cute side of Sarah, and I love these moments, just like the ones with Jonah or Phoebe.
When you get those personal moments where you can’t contain yourself or your excitement, that’s when we get to know characters and relate to them. I love that we get to show that with Sarah.
What’s interesting, too, is that she’s somewhat analogous to Frank Reagan, since he is the NYPD commissioner, but she has a very different personality.
Yes, yes! I mean, I’m definitely in the ranking, but not on his level. Sarah might want to have a few more parties.
What is your take on what would happen if Sarah ever met Frank?
Oh, I think she would be so honored to meet him. But honestly, I think she would be really intimidated.
But I also think she would love to have a moment with him to ask questions and get guidance. You don’t get a better person to ask those questions in your presence, so I think she would be so excited.
Before we wrap up, what message would you like to leave for the fans?
I really hope you want to come have dinner with us every week. Everybody’s welcome at our table, and that’s what we do every week, so please, join our family.
Over to you, Boston Blue fanatics. What do you think about Sarah Silver?
Hit the comments with your thoughts, and don’t forget to share this article with your friends.
If you enjoyed this article, check out our recent interview with Boston Blue’s Ernie Hudson.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Boston Blue airs on CBS on Fridays at 10/9c and streams on Paramount+ on Saturdays.
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