The actor has been spotted in the area this month as he films Netflix thriller "Our Man from Jersey."
Jersey City Councilman Yousef J. Saleh posted photos of the Boston-born actor snapping photos with the locals.
"@markwahlberg is SOOO nice to come take pics with some neighbors and members of the Ward D community!!" Saleh writes.
"Looking forward to seeing this movie on @netflix - Our Man In Jersey! New Jersey and specifically @jerseycitynj is going to be a big hub for movies and television in the very near future."
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