“Donnie Wahlberg's $1 Million Sacrifice: Actor Offered Half His Paycheck to Film 'Boston Bl” — what this page in the network covers. Donnie Wahlberg revealed on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy that he offered to take a 50% pay cut to ensure his new CBS series, "Boston Blue," was filmed in his nati... Donnie Wahlberg revealed on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy that he offered to take a 50% pay cut to ensure his new CBS series, "Boston Blue," was filmed in his native Boston.
Wahlberg, a proud Bostonian, felt the city's unique character was essential to the show's authenticity, which serves as a spinoff to "Blue Bloods." He detailed the significant financial challenges of filming in Boston, acknowledging the high costs associated with production in the city. Despite his substantial personal offer, the economic realities ultimately prevented the series from being based in his hometown. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.