Overview
- Wahlberg, in a Thursday appearance on Andy Cohen Live, said he offered to give back 50% of his pay, only to be told that even 100% from the cast would not make full-time Boston filming possible.
- The series is set in Boston yet shoots mostly in Toronto with limited exterior days in Massachusetts because building a full operation in Boston costs far more.
- He also cited constant crowd interruptions in his hometown, including duck boat tours with amplified guides and fans stopping scenes for photos, which he said would halt work.
- Boston Blue has already been renewed for Season 2, and Wahlberg said production is preparing to return to Canada for the next run as he continues as an executive producer.
- As context, he recalled producers asking Blue Bloods cast members to take about a 25% cut before the final season of the 14-season series, reflecting how rising costs have reshaped TV economics.