From action-packed thrillers to heartfelt dramas and sharp comedies, Mark Wahlberg has built a versatile and impressive career over the years. Here are six must-watch movies from the actor you need to check out.

From action-packed thrillers to heartfelt dramas and sharp comedies, Mark Wahlberg has built a versatile and impressive career over the years. Here are six must-watch movies from the actor you need to check out.

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As the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, we stumbled upon a time when Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg sought forgiveness for starring in a film.&nbsp;
<h2>Mark Wahlberg's apology to Pope</h2>
Mark Wahlberg is a practising Catholic and in 2015 emceed the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, an annual Catholic festival. That year, in addition to Mark, the event featured performances by titans like Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli, Juanes, among others. Pope Francis also attended.
At the event, when a young soloist told Mark Wahlberg that he really liked Ted, Mark replied by saying that the film might not be appropriate for someone his age while accepting the compliment.&nbsp;
Mark then went on to seek forgiveness from the Pope and said, "Holy Father please forgive me. I've always hoped that the good Lord has a sense of humour when it comes and pertains to many of the movies that I&rsquo;ve made."
For the unversed, Ted was a R-rated film about Mark Wahlberg and a stuffed animal doing drugs and getting wasted.
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<h2>Pope Francis no more</h2>
Pope Francis died on Monday, aged 88, a day after making an appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. The statement read, "This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
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Entertainment World Trending Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. In a 2015 event, Mark sought forgiveness from the Pope. Read inside for details.

As the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, we stumbled upon a time when Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg sought forgiveness for starring in a film. Mark Wahlberg's apology to Pope Mark Wahlberg is a practising Catholic and in 2015 emceed the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, an annual Catholic festival. That year, in addition to Mark, the event featured performances by titans like Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli, Juanes, among others. Pope Francis also attended. At the event, when a young soloist told Mark Wahlberg that he really liked Ted, Mark replied by saying that the film might not be appropriate for someone his age while accepting the compliment. Mark then went on to seek forgiveness from the Pope and said, "Holy Father please forgive me. I've always hoped that the good Lord has a sense of humour when it comes and pertains to many of the movies that I’ve made." For the unversed, Ted was a R-rated film about Mark Wahlberg and a stuffed animal doing drugs and getting wasted. Pope Francis dies at 88: Who could be the next pontiff? Here's the list of potential successors Pope Francis no more Pope Francis died on Monday, aged 88, a day after making an appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. The statement read, "This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel. Quotes | Pope Francis (1936–2025): His most inspiring words that touched the world

When Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg had to seek apology from Pope Francis for this film

Mark Wahlberg will be returning to the big screen with a new action flick Flight Risk. The film will release in theatres in India and worldwide on January 24. The film is helmed by Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson and stars Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace in important roles.&nbsp;
Known for his dynamic performances across action and drama genres, Mark Wahlberg will be seen stepping into something new with this action film. Mark will be seen taking up a negative role in Flight Risk, something he hasn&rsquo;t done in three decades.
<h2>Mark to play a baddie in Flight Risk</h2>
His portrayal of a morally ambiguous character is central to the film&rsquo;s nail-biting suspense, and it&rsquo;s a performance that Wahlberg himself is excited for audiences to experience. &nbsp;
Reflecting on his decision to take on the role, Mark Wahlberg said, &ldquo;I read the script and fell in love with it. Also, I hadn&rsquo;t played a bad guy in almost 30 years.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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He plays the role of a man named Daryl who he describes as someone who will offer &ldquo;some &hellip; nice surprises.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Audiences, at first, are going to think, &lsquo;Here comes Mark to do something to save the day, but nope. Fifteen minutes into the film, you realise this is not what you thought it was going to be,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Audiences can expect the unexpected. This raw and unfiltered description perfectly captures the essence of his character, whose actions and motivations drive the tension aboard the small plane at the heart of the story,&rdquo; he added.
Watch the trailer for Flight Risk:&nbsp;
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The last time Mark played a baddie was in Fear when he portrayed the role of a man obsessed with Reese Witherspoon&rsquo;s protagonist.&nbsp;
Flight Risk will be released in India on PVR Inox Pictures in India on January 24.&nbsp;
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Mark Wahlberg is moving to the dark side with new film Flight Risk. The film will release in theatres in India and worldwide on January 24. 

Mark Wahlberg will be returning to the big screen with a new action flick Flight Risk. The film will release in theatres in India and worldwide on January 24. The film is helmed by Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson and stars Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace in important roles. Known for his dynamic performances across action and drama genres, Mark Wahlberg will be seen stepping into something new with this action film. Mark will be seen taking up a negative role in Flight Risk, something he hasn’t done in three decades. Mark to play a baddie in Flight Risk His portrayal of a morally ambiguous character is central to the film’s nail-biting suspense, and it’s a performance that Wahlberg himself is excited for audiences to experience. Reflecting on his decision to take on the role, Mark Wahlberg said, “I read the script and fell in love with it. Also, I hadn’t played a bad guy in almost 30 years.” Find out why Timothee Chalamet was fined for riding a bike to A Complete Unknown premiere He plays the role of a man named Daryl who he describes as someone who will offer “some … nice surprises.” “Audiences, at first, are going to think, ‘Here comes Mark to do something to save the day, but nope. Fifteen minutes into the film, you realise this is not what you thought it was going to be,” he said. “Audiences can expect the unexpected. This raw and unfiltered description perfectly captures the essence of his character, whose actions and motivations drive the tension aboard the small plane at the heart of the story,” he added. Watch the trailer for Flight Risk: The last time Mark played a baddie was in Fear when he portrayed the role of a man obsessed with Reese Witherspoon’s protagonist. Flight Risk will be released in India on PVR Inox Pictures in India on January 24. Saif Ali Khan out of danger, surgery complete: Team issues new statement

Mark Wahlberg on Flight Risk: 'I haven’t played a bad guy in almost 30 years'

The first trailer for Flight Risk is out. Starring some spectacular actors like Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery in a suspense thriller mid-air, the film promises to keep you on the edge of your seats.&nbsp;

The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson.

Slated for a theatrical release on October 18, the film’s trailer shows that Mark’s character is not who he seems to be in first glance. He boards a flight as pilot transporting an Air Marshal and a fugitive for a trial. At first he seems innocent but things get tricky once the Marshal starts suspecting foul play. Few minutes into it we find out that Mark’s character is in fact sent to kill the fugitive so that he doesn't reach the court and testify against a powerful person.&nbsp;

Watch the trailer of Flight Risk here:

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Flight Risk is based on a script by Jared Rosenberg. It is produced by Davis Entertainment, as well as Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions. Hammerstone Studios also was a producer on the project.

<h2>Mark Wahlberg's other projects</h2>

It's a busy time for Mark Wahlberg since another film of his is ready for release. Another of his film, titled The Union is up for release in August on Netflix. It is billed as a thrilling spy film showcasing the explosive chemistry between Hollywood stars Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg.&nbsp;

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The first trailer for Flight Risk is out. Starring some spectacular actors like Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery in a suspense thriller mid-air, the film promises to keep you on the edge of your seats.

The first trailer for Flight Risk is out. Starring some spectacular actors like Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace and Michelle Dockery in a suspense thriller mid-air, the film promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson. Slated for a theatrical release on October 18, the film’s trailer shows that Mark’s character is not who he seems to be in first glance. He boards a flight as pilot transporting an Air Marshal and a fugitive for a trial. At first he seems innocent but things get tricky once the Marshal starts suspecting foul play. Few minutes into it we find out that Mark’s character is in fact sent to kill the fugitive so that he doesn't reach the court and testify against a powerful person. Watch the trailer of Flight Risk here: Flight Risk is based on a script by Jared Rosenberg. It is produced by Davis Entertainment, as well as Gibson and Bruce Davey through their Icon Productions. Hammerstone Studios also was a producer on the project. Mark Wahlberg's other projects It's a busy time for Mark Wahlberg since another film of his is ready for release. Another of his film, titled The Union is up for release in August on Netflix. It is billed as a thrilling spy film showcasing the explosive chemistry between Hollywood stars Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg. Also read: Diplo sued for distributing revenge porn in new lawsuit

Flight Risk trailer: A bald Mark Wahlberg, a mid-air chaos and electrifying action

Did you know Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg were approached to play a part in Ocean's Eleven? &nbsp;During a recent event, the producer and the film's leading man George Clooney revealed that both actors had been approached to play the role of Linus Caldwell which was eventually played by Matt Damon.&nbsp; 
 
"Some very famous people told us to f--- right off. Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp. There were others. They regret it now. I regret doing f---ing ‘Batman,’" Clooney said during an interview at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival.&nbsp; 
 
"Steven (Soderbergh) had just done ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Traffic,’ and he was nominated for directing both films… So, people really wanted to work with Steven," Clooney recalled at the event. Soderbergh,who directed Ocean's Eleven was also present at the event and quipped, " That said, some people did say no to us," before revealing the Hollywood stars. 
 
The Oceans series however did have plenty of A-list talents. Apart from Clooney and Damon, the movie also stars Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle, among others.&nbsp; 
 
The 2001 release spawned a successful franchise of three more films, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen and Ocean’s 8. 
 
He noted he was interested in combining his "indie, artistic sensibilities" on a larger scale with a massive Hollywood filming budget. "It felt like the next iteration in my desire to work in the mainstream film business and make movies that could be released in a lot of theaters," Soderbergh explained and added, "I grew up watching movies made by great filmmakers that were commercially successful, distinctive movies. And I wanted to be part of that tradition."

Did you know Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg were approached to play a part in Ocean's Eleven? During a recent event, the producer and the film's leading man George Clooney revealed that both actors had been approached to play the role of Linus Caldwell which was eventually played by Matt Damon.

Did you know Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg were approached to play a part in Ocean's Eleven? During a recent event, the producer and the film's leading man George Clooney revealed that both actors had been approached to play the role of Linus Caldwell which was eventually played by Matt Damon. "Some very famous people told us to f--- right off. Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp. There were others. They regret it now. I regret doing f---ing ‘Batman,’" Clooney said during an interview at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival. "Steven (Soderbergh) had just done ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Traffic,’ and he was nominated for directing both films… So, people really wanted to work with Steven," Clooney recalled at the event. Soderbergh,who directed Ocean's Eleven was also present at the event and quipped, " That said, some people did say no to us," before revealing the Hollywood stars. The Oceans series however did have plenty of A-list talents. Apart from Clooney and Damon, the movie also stars Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts and Don Cheadle, among others. The 2001 release spawned a successful franchise of three more films, Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen and Ocean’s 8. He noted he was interested in combining his "indie, artistic sensibilities" on a larger scale with a massive Hollywood filming budget. "It felt like the next iteration in my desire to work in the mainstream film business and make movies that could be released in a lot of theaters," Soderbergh explained and added, "I grew up watching movies made by great filmmakers that were commercially successful, distinctive movies. And I wanted to be part of that tradition."

George Clooney reveals Johnny Depp, Mark Wahlberg were offered Ocean's Eleven: Told us to f*** right off

Actress Regina Hall has joined Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix comedy ‘Me Time’.&nbsp;

The film will be directed by John Hamburg who is also associated with the project as a writer. Hamburg will also produce through his Particular Pictures along with Kevin Hart and Bryan Smiley for HartBeat Productions.&nbsp;

The film follows a stay-at-home dad (Hart) who finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years while his wife and kids are away. He reconnects with his former best friend (Wahlberg) for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life.

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Lauren Hennessey will executive produce alongside Mark Moran and Patricia Braga of HartBeat. Joe Gatta will also executive produce.

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Regina Hall can currently be seen in Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and can also be seen in her Showtime comedy ‘Black Monday’.&nbsp;

Actress Regina Hall has joined Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix comedy ‘Me Time’. The film will be directed by John Hamburg who is also associated with the project as a writer.

Actress Regina Hall has joined Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix comedy ‘Me Time’. The film will be directed by John Hamburg who is also associated with the project as a writer. Hamburg will also produce through his Particular Pictures along with Kevin Hart and Bryan Smiley for HartBeat Productions. The film follows a stay-at-home dad (Hart) who finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years while his wife and kids are away. He reconnects with his former best friend (Wahlberg) for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life. Awkwafina on her character Katy in 'Shang-Chi': She’s a good friend but useless Lauren Hennessey will executive produce alongside Mark Moran and Patricia Braga of HartBeat. Joe Gatta will also executive produce. 'Shaolin soccer' star Zhao Wei becomes the latest victim of Beijing's celebrity crackdown Regina Hall can currently be seen in Hulu’s ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and can also be seen in her Showtime comedy ‘Black Monday’.

Regina Hall joins Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s ‘Me Time’

New action sci-fi movie ‘Infinite’ just released its trailer.&nbsp;

The Mark Wahlberg film is directed by Antoine Fuqua as the actor takes up the role of a man named Evan McCauley, who starts to realise that what he thought were merely hallucinations are actually memories from millennia of past lives.

In the ‘Infinite’ trailer, it's Chiwetel Ejiofor's character still who introduces the viewer to Evan McCauley during an interrogation: "Evan McCauley. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at 14 after carving the words 'look inside' into your chest with a box cutter. Look inside. Why those words?"

After Evan shrugs off the question, his interrogator lays a selection of items in front of him and asks: "Which one of these is yours?" To this Evan replies,&nbsp;"You can skip whatever the hell this is because none of that is mine."

Watch trailer here:

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Ejiofor's character then loads a single bullet into a gun and starts shooting at Evan's head every time he says "I don't know" in a game of Russian roulette.

The film looks pacy and interesting from the trailer. Written by Ian Shorr and based on the novel ‘The Reincarnation Papers by D. Eric Maikranz’, the film also stars Toby Jones, Jason Mantzoukas, Dylan O'Brien, Sophie Cookson, and Rupert Friend.

The Paramount film was earlier scheduled to release on May 28 but it was clashing with ‘A Quiet Place 2’. The film will now forego theatrical release and stream exclusively on Paramount+ starting June 10.

New action sci-fi movie ‘Infinite’ just released its trailer. The Mark Wahlberg film is directed by Antoine Fuqua as the actor takes up the role of a man named Evan McCauley, who starts to realise that what he thought were merely hallucinations are actually memories from millennia of past lives.

New action sci-fi movie ‘Infinite’ just released its trailer. The Mark Wahlberg film is directed by Antoine Fuqua as the actor takes up the role of a man named Evan McCauley, who starts to realise that what he thought were merely hallucinations are actually memories from millennia of past lives. In the ‘Infinite’ trailer, it's Chiwetel Ejiofor's character still who introduces the viewer to Evan McCauley during an interrogation: "Evan McCauley. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at 14 after carving the words 'look inside' into your chest with a box cutter. Look inside. Why those words?" After Evan shrugs off the question, his interrogator lays a selection of items in front of him and asks: "Which one of these is yours?" To this Evan replies, "You can skip whatever the hell this is because none of that is mine." Watch trailer here: Ejiofor's character then loads a single bullet into a gun and starts shooting at Evan's head every time he says "I don't know" in a game of Russian roulette. The film looks pacy and interesting from the trailer. Written by Ian Shorr and based on the novel ‘The Reincarnation Papers by D. Eric Maikranz’, the film also stars Toby Jones, Jason Mantzoukas, Dylan O'Brien, Sophie Cookson, and Rupert Friend. The Paramount film was earlier scheduled to release on May 28 but it was clashing with ‘A Quiet Place 2’. The film will now forego theatrical release and stream exclusively on Paramount+ starting June 10.

Watch: Mark Wahlberg finds himself in a mess in action sci-fi film 'Infinite'

Hollywood actress Halle Berry has joined Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix action-thriller ‘Our Man From Jersey’.

From what is being told, the project is a "blue-collar James Bond". It was written by David Guggenheim of the fame ‘Safe House’, ‘Designated Survivor’.

The project is yet to finalise a director. Actor Mark Wahlberg will, however, also be attached as a producer with Stephen Levinson.&nbsp;

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Hollywood actress Halle Berry has joined Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix action-thriller ‘Our Man From Jersey’. From what is being told, the project is a "blue-collar James Bond".

Hollywood actress Halle Berry has joined Mark Wahlberg in the Netflix action-thriller ‘Our Man From Jersey’. From what is being told, the project is a "blue-collar James Bond". It was written by David Guggenheim of the fame ‘Safe House’, ‘Designated Survivor’. The project is yet to finalise a director. Actor Mark Wahlberg will, however, also be attached as a producer with Stephen Levinson. Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren joins 'Shazam!' sequel cast Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie & others had recently taken part in virtual ‘Boss Bitch Fight Challenge’.

Halle Berry joins Mark Wahlberg in 'Our Man From Jersey'

'Ted' Star Mark Wahlberg is quarantining in his own way.&nbsp; 
 
Mark who recently jetted off to Australia to shoot a commercial, and instead of taking governments luxury hotel quarantine, Wahlberg chose to self-isolate with his crew at the Byron Bay at the whopping amount of $2500 per night property.

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According to estimates, the luxury two-week quarantine will cost the actor around $400,000. 
 
The resort team offered the actor 24/7 security that will include two NSW police officers, to ensure that the Boogie Nights hunk will be safe at all times and is following quarantine protocol, as per the Daily Mail reports. There’s additionally a personal ambulance on standby too. 
After his quarantine, he will be returning to Sydney for the shoot. &nbsp; 
 
On the work front, he will be seen next year in the film adaptation of the hit video game franchise, 'Uncharted'.

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The island is one of the celebs favourites spots, recently many stars including, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth have visited the land.

'Ted' Star Mark Wahlberg is quarantining in his own way. Mark who recently jetted off to Australia to shoot a commercial, and instead of taking governments luxury hotel quarantine, Wahlberg chose to self-isolate with his crew at the Byron Bay at the whopping amount of $2500 per night property.

'Ted' Star Mark Wahlberg is quarantining in his own way. Mark who recently jetted off to Australia to shoot a commercial, and instead of taking governments luxury hotel quarantine, Wahlberg chose to self-isolate with his crew at the Byron Bay at the whopping amount of $2500 per night property. In pics: Star Wars, Marvel films and more: Highlights of all Disney announcements According to estimates, the luxury two-week quarantine will cost the actor around $400,000. The resort team offered the actor 24/7 security that will include two NSW police officers, to ensure that the Boogie Nights hunk will be safe at all times and is following quarantine protocol, as per the Daily Mail reports. There’s additionally a personal ambulance on standby too. After his quarantine, he will be returning to Sydney for the shoot. On the work front, he will be seen next year in the film adaptation of the hit video game franchise, 'Uncharted'. Also read: Timothee Chalamet makes his Saturday Night Live! hosting debut The island is one of the celebs favourites spots, recently many stars including, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth have visited the land.

Mark Wahlberg is quarantining at Byron Bay at this whopping price

Mark Wahlberg&nbsp;starrer ‘Joe Bell’ gets a release date of next year -- February 19, 2021.

Mark Gill, president and CEO of Solstice Studios, said in a statement, "The version of the film that was screened at Toronto was very promising, and after working with the filmmakers and Mark Wahlberg on a revised cut, we feel it has now reached its full potential."&nbsp;

Solstice acquired the movie, then titled ‘Good Joe Bell’, at the Toronto Film Festival last September in a deal valued at $20 million and had always planned an awards season theatrical release.&nbsp;

Starring Mark Wahlberg, ‘Joe Bell’ is based on the real-life tale of a father who embarked on a cross-country walk in hopes to raise awareness following the death of his son in 2013. Along the way, the elder Bell must come to terms with his own prejudices and sometimes-conflicted relationship with his son (played by newcomer Reid Miller).&nbsp;

“This is a story that is very important to me personally. Joe Bell is a man who didn’t understand certain things about the world until he was faced with them in his own life — as a father. As a parent myself, I know how much fatherhood can change a man," Wahlberg added in his own statement.

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The film also stars Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins and Gary Sinise.

Mark Wahlberg has also produced the film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from an original screenplay by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry.

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Mark Wahlberg starrer ‘Joe Bell’ gets a release date of next year -- February 19, 2021. Mark Gill, president and CEO of Solstice Studios, said in a statement, "The version of the film that was screened at Toronto was very promising, and after working with the filmmakers and Mark Wahlberg on a revised cut, we feel it has now reached its full potential.

Mark Wahlberg starrer ‘Joe Bell’ gets a release date of next year -- February 19, 2021. Mark Gill, president and CEO of Solstice Studios, said in a statement, "The version of the film that was screened at Toronto was very promising, and after working with the filmmakers and Mark Wahlberg on a revised cut, we feel it has now reached its full potential." Solstice acquired the movie, then titled ‘Good Joe Bell’, at the Toronto Film Festival last September in a deal valued at $20 million and had always planned an awards season theatrical release. Starring Mark Wahlberg, ‘Joe Bell’ is based on the real-life tale of a father who embarked on a cross-country walk in hopes to raise awareness following the death of his son in 2013. Along the way, the elder Bell must come to terms with his own prejudices and sometimes-conflicted relationship with his son (played by newcomer Reid Miller). “This is a story that is very important to me personally. Joe Bell is a man who didn’t understand certain things about the world until he was faced with them in his own life — as a father. As a parent myself, I know how much fatherhood can change a man," Wahlberg added in his own statement. Jane Austen anthology series in development The film also stars Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins and Gary Sinise. Mark Wahlberg has also produced the film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green from an original screenplay by Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry. 'Laxmii' to 'Chhalaang': OTT festive treats you can watch this Diwali weekend

Mark Wahlberg starrer 'Joe Bell' gets February 2021 release

Actors Jason Mantzoukas and Rupert Friend will star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming action-thriller 'Infinite'. Besides announcing their presence in the flick which is scheduled to go on floors in late September, their roles are being kept under wraps, reported news agency.

The film is being directed by Antoine Fuqua, reported news agency. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian and John Zaozirny are producing the upcoming movie.

'Infinite', with a script by Ian Shorr and John Lee Hancock, is an adaptation of the 2009 novel 'The Reincarnationist Papers', which tells the story of a group of near-immortal men and women who are reincarnated over the centuries and are known as 'the Infinite'.&nbsp;

To defeat an evil mastermind, the group must rely on a man who suffers from schizophrenia and who will have to learn that all his vivid dreams are actually memories from past lives in order to defeat the villain.&nbsp;

Wahlberg replaced Chris Evans a few months ago after he quit the project due to scheduling issues. Wahlberg is playing the role of the man with schizophrenia. Dylan O'Brien and Sophie Cookson have also been cast for the upcoming thriller. The film is slated to hit the silver screen on August 7, 2020.

Actors Jason Mantzoukas and Rupert Friend will star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming action-thriller 'Infinite'. Besides announcing their presence in the flick which is scheduled to go on floors in late September, their roles are being kept under wraps, reported news agency.

Actors Jason Mantzoukas and Rupert Friend will star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming action-thriller 'Infinite'. Besides announcing their presence in the flick which is scheduled to go on floors in late September, their roles are being kept under wraps, reported news agency. The film is being directed by Antoine Fuqua, reported news agency. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian and John Zaozirny are producing the upcoming movie. 'Infinite', with a script by Ian Shorr and John Lee Hancock, is an adaptation of the 2009 novel 'The Reincarnationist Papers', which tells the story of a group of near-immortal men and women who are reincarnated over the centuries and are known as 'the Infinite'. To defeat an evil mastermind, the group must rely on a man who suffers from schizophrenia and who will have to learn that all his vivid dreams are actually memories from past lives in order to defeat the villain. Wahlberg replaced Chris Evans a few months ago after he quit the project due to scheduling issues. Wahlberg is playing the role of the man with schizophrenia. Dylan O'Brien and Sophie Cookson have also been cast for the upcoming thriller. The film is slated to hit the silver screen on August 7, 2020.

Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend join Mark Wahlberg's 'Infinite'

Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has announced on Saturday that he has donated the $1.5 million dollars he earned for &quot;All the Money in the World&quot;&nbsp;reshoot to the Time&#39;s Up legal defence fund.

Wahlberg made the announcement on Twitter where he wrote: &quot;Over the last few days my reshoot fee for &quot;All the Money in the World&quot;&nbsp;has become an important topic of conversation, I 100% support the fight for fair pay and I&#39;m donating the $1.5M to the Time&#39;s Up Legal Defense Fund in Michelle Williams&#39; name.&quot;

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William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, the talent agency which represents both Williams and Wahlberg have also announced that they will be donating $500,000 in Williams&#39; name.&nbsp;

Wahlberg received more than 1000 times as much money as she did because reshoots were not in his contract, according to an individual with knowledge of the deal, as reported by the website.

On the other hand, lead actress Michelle Williams&#39; contract included any form of reshoots and was paid $80 a day, summing up to a total of a meagre $1000.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-all-the-money-in-the-world-mark-wahlberg-got-15-million-for-reshoots-michelle-williams-1k-29169" target="_blank">&#39;All The Money in the World&#39;: Mark Wahlberg got $1.5 million for reshoots, Michelle Williams $1K </a>

According to a US-based website, Mark Wahlberg&#39;s contract did not include reshoots which took place as director Ridley Scott had to rework scenes that featured Kevin Spacey initially -- who was later replaced with Christopher Plummer owing to sexual abuse allegations against the former. Wahlberg thus ended up earning $1.5 million as part of reshoots that turned out to be more extensive than planned.&nbsp;

The Time&#39;s Up legal defence fund provides support to people who have experienced sexual harassment, abuse or assault in the workplace.

The donation following to criticism over a gender pay gap for reshoots of the movie 'All the Money in the World.' Wahlberg was paid $1.5 million for the reshoots while Williams made just around $1,000

Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has announced on Saturday that he has donated the $1.5 million dollars he earned for "All the Money in the World" reshoot to the Time's Up legal defence fund. Wahlberg made the announcement on Twitter where he wrote: "Over the last few days my reshoot fee for "All the Money in the World" has become an important topic of conversation, I 100% support the fight for fair pay and I'm donating the $1.5M to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund in Michelle Williams' name." pic.twitter.com/jvGDGVZqPQ — Mark Wahlberg (@mark_wahlberg) January 13, 2018 × William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, the talent agency which represents both Williams and Wahlberg have also announced that they will be donating $500,000 in Williams' name. Wahlberg received more than 1000 times as much money as she did because reshoots were not in his contract, according to an individual with knowledge of the deal, as reported by the website. On the other hand, lead actress Michelle Williams' contract included any form of reshoots and was paid $80 a day, summing up to a total of a meagre $1000. Also read: 'All The Money in the World': Mark Wahlberg got $1.5 million for reshoots, Michelle Williams $1K According to a US-based website, Mark Wahlberg's contract did not include reshoots which took place as director Ridley Scott had to rework scenes that featured Kevin Spacey initially -- who was later replaced with Christopher Plummer owing to sexual abuse allegations against the former. Wahlberg thus ended up earning $1.5 million as part of reshoots that turned out to be more extensive than planned. The Time's Up legal defence fund provides support to people who have experienced sexual harassment, abuse or assault in the workplace.

Mark Wahlberg donates $1.5m reshoot fee to Time's Up defence fund

When the Kevin Spacey scandal broke out earlier in November 2017, many praised Ridley Scott for his gutsy move of replacing Spacey with legendary actor Christopher Plummer and reshooting his portions again in All The Money In The World. Six weeks were left for the film to release and Scott delayed the release to re-shoot with Plummer. And boy wasn&rsquo;t that the best decision ever!

Plummer, 88 now, has been part of iconic films like The Sound Of Music, Odipus The King and many more. In most of these films, he has played the hero, the central character. Which is why when Scott cast him as snide, selfish millionaire J. Paul Getty, many were surprised by his choice. But Plummer infuses a certain amount of vulnerability to the character making you almost empathise with him during his darkest hours.

Plummer, in fact, is the best thing about All The Money In The World.

Based on a real-life incident that took place in 1974 in Italy, the story is about Getty&rsquo;s grandson, Paul Getty III being kidnapped by a group one July night in Rome. The Kidnappers demand 17 million USD from the Getty family thinking they have got the best bait of them all. Little do they know that the conflicted Getty family will take weeks to finally arrange for some money- not the entire amount and get back their heir. Getty&rsquo;s son is a good-for-nothing addict who has no say in family or business matters. His ex-wife, Abigail (Michelle Williams) lives with the couple&rsquo;s four children and has no money but is the only desperate one to get her son back. So the only person who can pay the cash is the patriarch himself but he refuses outright stating that why should he be rewarding the kidnappers and it would just encourage them to kidnap his other 14 grandchildren.

Getty senior though gives his trusted negotiator Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg), to bring Paul home. A former CIA agent, Chase is best suited for the job. Soon Chase realises that the Kidnappers mean business and Getty Senior is adamant about not paying up and it comes down to Chase and Abigail to negotiate, search and get Paul back home.

While in the beginning, the story moves forward rapidly, the narrative going back and forth establishing the backstories well but soon after, as each of the characters wait for Getty to pay the amount, the narrative slackens. There is literally nothing happening in the story for half an hour. Its only in the second half, when Abigail finds clever ways to make her former father-in-law pay up is when the film picks up and engages the viewers.

While Plummer&rsquo;s looming presence is hard to miss, Michelle Williams also gives a commendable performance as the distraught mother, who must restrain herself from breaking down in public yet is torn inside at the fact that her son is missing for weeks. Mark Wahlberg, on the other hand, lurks in the background mostly and lets Williams and Plummer take the lead. He shines only in one scene where he goes and confronts Plummer near the climax.

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Plummer channelizes his inner Scrooge (he did play Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Man Who Invented Christmas) and performs the miserly, mean Paul Getty to absolute perfection. He is ruthless in some scenes and in others, he appears as a lonely old man insecure about his enormous wealth and who would be its heir after him.&nbsp; The veteran actor is also far better suited for the role of the aging billionaire. Sure Scott must have had his reasons to cast Spacey originally in the role, considering Spacey aces such mean, evil characters well. But we have seen Spacey playing the bad guy too many times. Also, Spacey with prosthetics would not do half as much justice to Getty&rsquo;s character as much as Plummer did. The actor brings freshness to the role for sure.

There is another parallel story of Paul Getty III played by Charlie Plummer and one of his &lsquo;kind&rsquo; kidnappers Cinquanta (Romain Duris) &ndash; who form an odd bonding. Cinquanta is the man who negotiates on behalf of his boss with the Getty&rsquo;s, he is also the man who nurses young Paul after his ear is chopped off and even offers him alcohol to withstand the pain. It&rsquo;s an uncanny friendship and the two have some very poignant scenes together.

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All The Money In The World is thrilling and engaging in parts. It could have been shorter, considering it&rsquo;s a hostage drama. But despite the slow pace, the film is worth a watch because of its actors, and more importantly for the ever amazing Christopher Plummer.

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Ratings: 3/5

Plummer is the best thing about All The Money In The World.

When the Kevin Spacey scandal broke out earlier in November 2017, many praised Ridley Scott for his gutsy move of replacing Spacey with legendary actor Christopher Plummer and reshooting his portions again in All The Money In The World. Six weeks were left for the film to release and Scott delayed the release to re-shoot with Plummer. And boy wasn’t that the best decision ever! Plummer, 88 now, has been part of iconic films like The Sound Of Music, Odipus The King and many more. In most of these films, he has played the hero, the central character. Which is why when Scott cast him as snide, selfish millionaire J. Paul Getty, many were surprised by his choice. But Plummer infuses a certain amount of vulnerability to the character making you almost empathise with him during his darkest hours. Plummer, in fact, is the best thing about All The Money In The World. Based on a real-life incident that took place in 1974 in Italy, the story is about Getty’s grandson, Paul Getty III being kidnapped by a group one July night in Rome. The Kidnappers demand 17 million USD from the Getty family thinking they have got the best bait of them all. Little do they know that the conflicted Getty family will take weeks to finally arrange for some money- not the entire amount and get back their heir. Getty’s son is a good-for-nothing addict who has no say in family or business matters. His ex-wife, Abigail (Michelle Williams) lives with the couple’s four children and has no money but is the only desperate one to get her son back. So the only person who can pay the cash is the patriarch himself but he refuses outright stating that why should he be rewarding the kidnappers and it would just encourage them to kidnap his other 14 grandchildren. Getty senior though gives his trusted negotiator Fletcher Chase (Mark Wahlberg), to bring Paul home. A former CIA agent, Chase is best suited for the job. Soon Chase realises that the Kidnappers mean business and Getty Senior is adamant about not paying up and it comes down to Chase and Abigail to negotiate, search and get Paul back home. While in the beginning, the story moves forward rapidly, the narrative going back and forth establishing the backstories well but soon after, as each of the characters wait for Getty to pay the amount, the narrative slackens. There is literally nothing happening in the story for half an hour. Its only in the second half, when Abigail finds clever ways to make her former father-in-law pay up is when the film picks up and engages the viewers. While Plummer’s looming presence is hard to miss, Michelle Williams also gives a commendable performance as the distraught mother, who must restrain herself from breaking down in public yet is torn inside at the fact that her son is missing for weeks. Mark Wahlberg, on the other hand, lurks in the background mostly and lets Williams and Plummer take the lead. He shines only in one scene where he goes and confronts Plummer near the climax. Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg in a still from All The Money In The World (Others) × Plummer channelizes his inner Scrooge (he did play Ebeneezer Scrooge in The Man Who Invented Christmas) and performs the miserly, mean Paul Getty to absolute perfection. He is ruthless in some scenes and in others, he appears as a lonely old man insecure about his enormous wealth and who would be its heir after him. The veteran actor is also far better suited for the role of the aging billionaire. Sure Scott must have had his reasons to cast Spacey originally in the role, considering Spacey aces such mean, evil characters well. But we have seen Spacey playing the bad guy too many times. Also, Spacey with prosthetics would not do half as much justice to Getty’s character as much as Plummer did. The actor brings freshness to the role for sure. There is another parallel story of Paul Getty III played by Charlie Plummer and one of his ‘kind’ kidnappers Cinquanta (Romain Duris) – who form an odd bonding. Cinquanta is the man who negotiates on behalf of his boss with the Getty’s, he is also the man who nurses young Paul after his ear is chopped off and even offers him alcohol to withstand the pain. It’s an uncanny friendship and the two have some very poignant scenes together. All The Money In The World is thrilling and engaging in parts. It could have been shorter, considering it’s a hostage drama. But despite the slow pace, the film is worth a watch because of its actors, and more importantly for the ever amazing Christopher Plummer. Ratings: 3/5

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