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Donnie Wahlberg Offered CBS Half Paycheck to Film 'Boston Blue' in Boston

Actor Donnie Wahlberg revealed he offered half his paycheck to CBS to shoot the 'Blue Bloods' spinoff 'Boston Blue' in its namesake city. Despite his efforts, the series is largely filmed in Toronto due to high production costs. Wahlberg discussed the issue on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy.

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Donnie Wahlberg offered CBS half of his paycheck to film the series 'Boston Blue' in Boston. Wahlberg spoke on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy about his efforts to film 'Boston Blue' in Boston. He said, 'It’s So Expensive', regarding filming 'Boston Blue' in Boston.

'Boston Blue' is a spinoff series continuing Donnie Wahlberg's character Danny Reagan from 'Blue Bloods'. The series is set in Boston but largely filmed in Toronto. The article detailing these events was published on April 25, 2026 at 10:27am PT.

Key Facts

Wahlberg's Offer
Donnie Wahlberg offered CBS half of his paycheck to film 'Boston Blue' in Boston.
Filming Location
'Boston Blue' is largely filmed in Toronto despite being set in Boston.
Wahlberg's Statement
Wahlberg said, 'It’s So Expensive', regarding filming in Boston.
Series Context
'Boston Blue' is a spinoff continuing Wahlberg's character Danny Reagan from 'Blue Bloods'.
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Story Timeline

4 events
  1. 2026-04-25 10:27am PT

    Article published detailing Donnie Wahlberg's offer and comments on filming costs.

    1 sourceVariety
  2. Recent (undated)

    Donnie Wahlberg spoke on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy about efforts to film in Boston.

    1 sourceDonnie Wahlberg
  3. Recent (undated)

    Donnie Wahlberg offered CBS half his paycheck to film 'Boston Blue' in Boston.

    1 sourceDonnie Wahlberg
  4. Ongoing

    'Boston Blue' production largely takes place in Toronto due to costs.

    1 sourceUnattributed

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Increased media attention on 'Boston Blue' boosting promotional value.

  2. 02

    Potential shift in viewer perception of show authenticity due to non-Boston filming.

  3. 03

    Influence on future TV production location decisions emphasizing cost over setting.

  4. 04

    Possible discussions within CBS on balancing actor input and production economics.

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