Overview
- Speaking on Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy on Thursday, Wahlberg said he offered to give back 50% of his paycheck to move Boston Blue’s production to Boston.
- According to Wahlberg, producers replied that even a full pay return from the entire cast would not make a Boston‑based shoot feasible.
- The CBS spinoff is set in Boston but films mostly in Toronto to control costs, with only select exterior scenes captured in the city.
- Wahlberg said constant onlookers and duck boat tours with amplified guides disrupt takes in Boston, making full‑time filming impractical.
- Boston Blue was renewed early for a second season in December 2025, and Wahlberg’s account follows his earlier note that Blue Bloods faced requested 25% cast pay cuts as networks push tighter budgets.