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Mark Wahlberg makes appearance in Meridian

A local radio station and community met the actor who was promoting his tequila.

BOISE, Idaho — Joey and Lauren Jenkins, morning show hosts on My 102.7, posted on their Facebook page about a meeting with actor Mark Wahlberg in Meridian on Monday.

Wahlberg, an actor known for his starring role as Victor Sullivan in the 2022 "Uncharted" film, and Cade Yeager in "Transformers: The Last Knight," is branching out and now selling tequila called Flecha Azul Tequila. 

On Wahlberg's Instagram, he announced that Giggdy D's Bar and Grill in Boise is the first to launch his tequila. The community had an opportunity to speak and take pictures with him.

Yes….Joey did walk up to him and say “I’m a peacock, you gotta let me fly” 😂 SO awesome meeting Mark Wahlberg tonight!

Posted by Joey & Lauren on Monday, September 25, 2023

The star of hits like "Ted" and "Invincible" also made an appearance in Boise this spring, catching up with former Boise State standout safety JL Skinner ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft outside of Albertsons:

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