Harsh Vardhan
Mark Wahlberg, the multi-talented actor, producer, and former rapper, has carved an illustrious career in the entertainment industry that spans over three decades. Born on June 5, 1971, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Wahlberg’s journey to stardom began in the early 1990s as the frontman of the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. However, it was his transition from music to acting that truly solidified his place in Hollywood.
Mark Wahlberg’s breakthrough in cinema came with his role as Eddie Adams in the 1997 film ‘Boogie Nights,’ a performance that garnered critical acclaim. He continued to impress critics and audiences alike with a series of remarkable roles in films like ‘The Departed,’ ‘The Fighter,’ and ‘Lone Survivor.’ He has received several prestigious awards during his career, including an Academy Award nomination for his performance in ‘The Departed.’ Wahlberg’s commitment to his craft, combined with his charisma and on-screen presence, has made him an influential figure in the film industry. His most recent appearance was in the film ‘Me Time,’ and his fans can look forward to a diverse array of upcoming projects from the versatile actor. Here’s a comprehensive list of what’s on his horizon.
1. Balls Up (TBA)
Amazon MGM-Skydance crime action-comedy ‘Balls Up’ has completed post-production under the helm of Peter Farrelly, based on a script by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Alongside Wahlberg, the cast includes Paul Walter Hauser, Molly Shannon, Benjamin Bratt, Daniela Melchior, Eric André, and Matuse. The story follows two American marketing executives, fired after losing a client sponsorship, who go to a major soccer match. The stunts they pull there in their drunken state turn them into fugitives who every person in the country is looking for. While no characters have been revealed, we can expect Wahlberg to be one of the executives. More concrete details on this project are awaited, including a release date.
2. By Any Means (TBA)
Wahlberg will star in Elegance Bratton’s crime thriller ‘By Any Means,’ alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, Ethan Embry, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, David Strathairn, Nicole Beharie, and LisaGay Hamilton. Based on the Black List script CI34 from Sascha Penn and Theodore Witcher, the film will showcase the true story of the notorious mafia hitman Gregory Scarpa, hired by Hoover’s FBI off-the-books. The guy partnered with a young Black special agent to hunt down those responsible for the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 in Mississippi. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is also cast and will presumably play the special agent. The project is undergoing post-production and has yet to get a release date.
3. Weekend Warriors (TBA)
Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky, ‘Weekend Warriors’ is an upcoming Apple Original Films-backed comedy-drama based on the German film ‘Weekend Rebels’ (2023), which itself is based on the true story of Mirco and his autistic son Jason von Juterzcenka as revealed in their autobiographical book ‘Wir Wochenendrebellen.’
In the German drama, the father takes his son to every Premier League soccer club so that the latter can pick his favorite team. In the Wahlberg starrer, the father takes his son to every NBA team for the same reason, given that The SpringHill Company, co-founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, is co-producing it. The cast also includes Vera Farmiga, Wood Harris, Didi Conn, and Mark Linn-Baker. Currently in its post-production stage, the film awaits production and a potential release date.
4. Ted: The Animated Series (TBA)
Wahlberg has joined the voice cast of Seth MacFarlane’s Peacock-backed animated comedy series ‘Ted: The Animated Series,’ based on the titular anthropomorphic teddy bear. The cast also includes MacFarlane as Ted, Amanda Seyfried as Sam, Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn, Kyle Mooney as Apollo, and Liz Richman as Ruth. The show will take place after the events of the two “Ted” live-action movies. Currently in pre-production, it awaits a release date.
5. The Six Billion Dollar Man (TBA)
Details of the storyline are kept under wraps, but ‘The Six Billion Dollar Man’ serves as a modern adaptation of the beloved ’70s science fiction TV series by the same name. The film, directed by Travis Knight, stars Wahlberg in the lead role as Steve Austin, a former astronaut and USAF Colonel. In the original show, Austin gets “rebuilt” with bionic implants after a flight accident, only to garner superhuman strength, speed, and vision. The actor also takes on a producer’s role. At present, the project is in the pre-production phase and further developments are awaited.
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