Donnie Wahlberg wants Mark, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon on Boston Blue cast

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Donnie Wahlberg’s Bold Dream Cast for Boston Blue
• From Marky Mark to Hot Dogs at the Celtics Game
• Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Round Out the Boston Squad
• Boston Blue’s Rise as a Blue Bloods Powerhouse
• Will Donnie Wahlberg’s Dream Cast Actually Happen?
  • Watch: Donnie Wahlberg’s Tonight Show Interview
  • Sources

Donnie Wahlberg is manifesting Boston’s biggest dream cast. The 56-year-old actor revealed he’d love fellow Bostonians Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon guest starring. He shared the ambitious vision Wednesday on The Tonight Show.

Donnie Wahlberg’s Bold Dream Cast for Boston Blue

Donnie Wahlberg isn’t shy about his casting wishes. During Wednesday’s appearance on The Tonight Show, the Blue Bloods spinoff star pitched his dream lineup. He wants to bring Boston’s most famous exports onto the CBS crime drama. The actor specifically mentioned Mark, his own brother, first.

“I’d like to get some other Boston guys in it,” Wahlberg told host Jimmy Fallon during the interview segment. “Let’s see, Mark Wahlberg, maybe? I don’t know. He don’t want to act with me.” The comment drew laughs from the studio audience and Fallon, who immediately offered creative solutions.

From Marky Mark to Hot Dogs at the Celtics Game

Fallon suggested Mark wouldn’t need to play himself on screen. “He could play Marky Mark,” the late-night host pitched, referencing Mark’s music career in the 1980s. Donnie was immediately enthusiastic about the concept. He envisioned an older, retired version of the performer.

“Like old, retired Marky Mark,” Donnie replied with enthusiasm, imagining his brother “selling hot dogs at the Celtics game.” The banter showcased the brothers’ humor and competitive Boston sports loyalty. It also revealed Donnie’s genuine desire to blend family and professional projects on his new show.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Round Out the Boston Squad

Donnie Wahlberg didn’t stop at his brother. He also suggested “Ben and Matt,” better known as longtime pals Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The Oscar-winning duo are icons of Boston culture and frequently celebrate their hometown roots publicly. Both actors have deep connections to the city.

Fallon asked if Donnie would also consider the host himself for a guest spot. “Now, you’re not a Bostonian,” Wahlberg said with a grin, “but you do a good accent.” Fallon responded enthusiastically, saying “I would love to do it.” The spontaneous exchange showed Donnie’s openness to expanding his casting net.

Boston Blue’s Rise as a Blue Bloods Powerhouse

Boston Blue premiered on CBS last fall and follows Detective Danny Reagan as he relocates from New York to join the Boston Police Department. Sonequa Martin-Green co-stars as Detective Lena Silver, his new partner. The show has already proven successful with viewers.

Donnie also revealed during the interview that filming in Boston presents unique challenges. He’s been accidentally slipping back into his Boston accent while playing a native New Yorker. “It happens now more than before,” he explained, noting the Blue Bloods cast used to “torment me” when sporting events came up.

Will Donnie Wahlberg’s Dream Cast Actually Happen?

While Donnie’s wishes are charming and entertaining, whether Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, or Matt Damon will actually appear remains uncertain. The Boston Blue universe has already featured guest appearances from other Blue Bloods alumni. Could these Hollywood heavyweights be next?

Fans of both the original and spinoff series would certainly embrace such star-studded cameos. Boston Blue airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount Plus. The show’s success may hinge partly on delivering unexpected surprises like the ones Donnie is now publicly manifesting.

Sources

• Entertainment Weekly – Donnie Wahlberg reveals dream castmates for Boston Blue spinoff on The Tonight Show
• People Magazine – Donnie Wahlberg wants his brother Mark and fellow Boston stars on Boston Blue
• NBC – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon featuring Donnie Wahlberg guest appearance and interview