Mark Wahlberg film scenes for "Patriot Day" during the Boston Marathon

Actor Mark Wahlberg was in the Boston Marathon on Monday morning to film scenes for the upcoming film, "Patriot Day."

The native of Dorchester plays a police officer who is in detail during the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. According to reports, Wahlberg is filming several scenes of the film, while the marathon is run along the streets of Boston.

The film has scenes shot at various locations throughout the region, but some cities have rejected their places as access to fire.

Wahlberg's presence in the marathon has been controversial, with some saying it is too soon after the bombing for filming and others suggesting the presence of Wahlberg takes away from the runners and safety draws away from the actual marathon.

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