The lead star and executive producer, Titus Welliver, reveals intriguing details about his potential return as Harry Bosch following the Bosch: Legacy series finale. The concluding chapter of Bosch: Legacy, which serves as a continuation of the original Bosch series, notably focuses on Maggie Q in her role as Renée Ballard, who is gearing up to headline her own series. Welliver has confirmed that he will make guest appearances in this new series, but his time as the central character has, for the time being, reached its conclusion.

In a recent interview with ScreenRant conducted by Grant Hermanns, Welliver elaborated on the prospects of reprising his iconic role as Harry Bosch. Previously, the actor has hinted at the potential for a sequel film, drawing parallels to the upcoming return of John Krasinski as Jack Ryan. In the quote below, Welliver reflects on the original Bosch adaptation, which was initially proposed as a film and suggests that it could effectively work as either a feature film or a television revival:

“You know, I think any opportunity to realize this character, or re-realize this character, would be great. I think it works both ways. Initially, when Michael Connelly had scripts and they were shopped around to studios, nobody seemed to be able to figure out how to make a proper film of it. What Michael came to the realization of is that to serialize it made it work really well. So I think it’s either or. And now, after 10 years of doing the show and all the creatives, Michael Connelly, Eric Overmyer, Thomas Bernardo, and the cast, we all know how it works and how to make that machine run. So it really works in both ways. And if you consider the scope of the show, Bosch doesn’t feel like episodic television, even though it’s serialized that way. We had the liberty and the grace to be able to shoot that show like you would shoot a 50-minute film, and that was my experience as an actor. It was very, very different than shooting the regular format of episodic TV. We would still shoot the same amount of pages, but we would pace ourselves to a certain degree, and allow stuff to happen organically, which occurs when you’re shooting a film.”

Exploring Future Revivals of the Bosch Franchise

The ensemble cast of Bosch: Legacy, including Welliver, has expressed their sadness over the conclusion of this long-running action drama series. During the same discussion with ScreenRant, the talented actor and producer conveyed his feelings about missing Harry Bosch and the emotional weight of bidding farewell to a character with whom he has been associated for over a decade. However, Welliver has also pointed out that, given the popularity of comparable series such as Reacher and Jack Ryan, there remains a possibility that Harry Bosch might eventually make a comeback to engage with fans once more.

For the time being, the spotlight will shift to Maggie Q and her upcoming Ballard spinoff. Additionally, Welliver is exploring another exciting opportunity in a potential new drama, as he is attached to a prospective spinoff of The Equalizer for CBS. He will star alongside Harlem‘s Juani Feliz in an episode of The Equalizer season 5, scheduled to air on April 20 at 10 PM ET. In this role, he will portray a CIA veteran, yet his enduring connection to Harry Bosch remains a significant part of his legacy.

Insights on the Future of Bosch

Allow Time for a Meaningful Return

After dedicating a decade to the role, Bosch: Legacy has established itself as a remarkable entity, transcending its origins from the Michael Connelly novels. This development could facilitate a relatively smooth return even after an extended hiatus. However, by allowing a few years to pass and giving the absence a chance to resonate, new creative avenues may emerge for exploration if Harry Bosch eventually returns to engage with audiences once again.