Jennifer Esposito joins the cast of BLUE BLOODS as a series regular in the role of Detective Jackie Curatola.  Street-smart, tough and funny, Jackie proves that she can hold her own with her partner, seasoned detective Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg).  BLUE BLOODS airs Fridays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

"Jennifer is a wonderful addition to the cast.  She brings creativity and energy to the set every day and is a perfect match for Donnie Wahlberg's character," said Executive Producer Leonard Goldberg.  "We are thrilled to have her on the BLUE BLOODS team."

BLUE BLOODS is produced by CBS Television Studios.  Leonard Goldberg, Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green are the executive producers.

Photos now available at http://www.cbspressexpress.com/.

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/blue_bloods/

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