Donnie Wahlberg Says He Offered CBS Half of His Paycheck to Film ‘Boston Blue’ in Boston: ‘It’s So Expensive’

Donnie Wahlberg pushed to film the "Boston Blue" series in his hometown of Boston, but the economics of television production made it financially unviable. He offered to give back a significant portion of his paycheck to film in Boston, but producers still decided to film in Toronto due to high costs and logistical challenges, including frequent disruptions from crowds and tour groups.