Mark Wahlberg, a well-known actor with deep roots in Boston, has arrived in Shrewsbury to shoot scenes for his upcoming movie, "Weekend Warriors." But here’s where it gets interesting—he was seen at two local spots, Brody's Diner and Flynn's Truck Stop, on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 8, creating quite a buzz among fans and locals alike.
The production is set to capture a traffic jam scene right near these neighboring businesses, and Shrewsbury officials have given the green light to temporarily close Route 20 to accommodate filming. This closure is a clear indication of how significant this scene will be for the film, emphasizing the realistic urban setting the directors aim to portray.
Interestingly, this isn’t Wahlberg’s first time filming in Central Massachusetts. Back in May 2017, he joined forces with stars like Will Ferrell, John Lithgow, Mel Gibson, and John Cena to shoot parts of "Daddy’s Home 2" at the old Old Timer Restaurant in Clinton. These shared filming moments highlight Massachusetts as a popular location for major movie productions.
And this is the part most people miss: filming blockades and traffic jams might seem like minor disruptions, but they represent large-scale coordination efforts between production teams and local governments, showing how much planning goes into even a few minutes on screen.
What do you think about local road closures for movie shoots—are they exciting opportunities to witness filmmaking up close, or frustrating interruptions to daily life? Share your thoughts below and join the conversation!
