Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes finally broke their silence about that viral behind-the-scenes moment that had fans buzzing all over social media. The clip, which showed the two actors cracking up during a serious scene on the Boston Blue set, quickly made the rounds for its unexpected glimpse into their off-screen chemistry. Now, the duo is opening up about what really went down — and why it speaks volumes about their bond.

In a candid interview, Wahlberg admitted it was one of the hardest scenes to get through without laughing. “We were supposed to be dead serious, but Will gave me this look, and I lost it,” he confessed. Estes jumped in with his own version of events, teasing that Wahlberg was the true culprit for throwing off the take. “We’d been filming for hours, and the tension just snapped. It was bound to happen.”

What fans loved most was seeing the genuine camaraderie between the two, something that clearly bleeds into their on-screen dynamic. Wahlberg and Estes have long been praised for their authentic brotherly connection, and this moment just cemented that further. Even the crew couldn’t hold it together, forcing a total reset of the scene.

The actors reassured fans that the moment didn’t derail production — if anything, it reminded everyone why they love working together. “You can’t fake that kind of friendship,” Wahlberg said with a grin. And judging by fan reactions, that real-life bond is exactly what keeps audiences coming back for more.