One of Mark Wahlberg’s finest movies is “The Departed”, the Martin Scorsese-directed crime thriller in which he was part of an A-list cast that included Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.
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Mark Wahlberg is bringing another real-life story to the screen. After biographical films like, and, the actor is portraying Father Stuart Long in the upcoming drama.
And only ET has the exclusive first look at Wahlberg as the boxer-turned-priest. According to Sony Pictures Releasing, which is distributing the upcoming faith-based movie written and directed by Rosalind Ross, “God needed a fighter, and he found one” in Father Stuart. The images show Wahlberg as Stuart — both before and after his transformation — as depicts the inspiring journey from self-destruction to redemption and finding one’s purpose through God. Ahead of its April release, Wahlberg drew attention for the film when he revealed the intense diet he consumed for several weeks in order to transform into the former athlete.
“I had to consume, for two weeks, 7,000 calories, and then for another two weeks, 11,000 calories," Wahlberg recently told Jimmy Fallon. He added, “It's such a hard, physical thing to do.” A post shared by Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg)Rounding out the cast is Jacki Weaver and star Teresa Ruiz as well as Mel Gibson, who reunites with Wahlberg after the two worked together in the 2017 comedy . “It’s a story about a guy who’s a boxer and he’s kinda a wild boy. You know, a few things happen to him along the way and he sort of changes his course,” Gibson told ET, adding, “It’s a fun ride.” In addition to the onscreen reunion, the film also marks the first time Gibson was directed by Ross, who he’s been in a relationship with since 2014.
“She’s really talented,” Gibson said. “It was her first time in the driver seat… She did it with great aplomb.” “Rosey has done an incredible job capturing the essence of who he was and how he affected the
.One of Mark Wahlberg’s finest movies is “The Departed”, the Martin Scorsese-directed crime thriller in which he was part of an A-list cast that included Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.
KFC Radio earlier this week for an interview in which he revealed that he pitched “The Departed 2.” The sequel would have potentially also starred screen legends Robert De Niro and Brad Pitt.But alas, Warner Bros. didn’t go for it and the rest is history.
UPDATED, 12:55 PM: Sony today moved the release date of it Mark Wahlberg film Father Stu up by two days. The story of boxer-turned-priest Father Stuart Long now will open wide on Wednesday, April 13; it had been set for Friday the 15th.
Mark Wahlberg is not afraid of working on sequels. We’re talking sequels in franchises like “Transformers,” “Ted,” and “Daddy’s Home,” just to name a few.
If there's one thing to know about Mark Wahlberg, it's that he's incredibly disciplined. The "Father Stu" actor, 50, opened up about what a typical day in his life is like while he was making moves in New York City this week. While rushing to his car, the movie star took some time to discuss how he balances his acting career and active lifestyle.
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Mark Wahlberg's family got a little savage when it came to their holiday vacation. The 50-year-old actor opens up on Thursday's episode of about contracting COVID-19 over the holidays, and how his wife, Rhea Durham, and four kids reacted. «We always go on holiday at Christmas, and I'm down in the basement a couple days before Christmas. I don't get to open gifts with anybody or anything,» he shares.
Just because Mark Wahlberg got COVID, his family wasn’t about to give up their vacation.
Mark Wahlberg has opened about his Valentine’s Day festivities and how he “got in trouble” with his wife, Rhea Durham, during the holiday. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on 15 February, Wahlberg, 50, detailed how he and his wife, 43, typically celebrate Valentine’s Day. “I’ll send flowers from each child, leading up to Valentine’s Day,” he explained, in regards to what he usually gives Durham as a gift.
Putting on weight wasn’t easy for Mark Wahlberg.
For Mark Wahlberg, gaining weight to play a boxer-turned-priest packed a major punch. On Tuesday, the actor appeared on "The Kyle and Jackie O Show" in Australia where he detailed how he physically prepared for the upcoming film "Father Stu." "I would say it’s easier to stay in shape than it is to get in shape," the former Calvin Klein model admitted. "I put on 30 pounds… that was really difficult.
th-century explorers; he grows up to become a bartender and pickpocket after his older brother Sam (Rudy Pankow) abandons him in childhood to avoid arrest. While living vicariously through the postcards Sam sends him from exotic, far-away lands, Nathan gets contacted by Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Wahlberg), a fortune hunter seeking his help to locate a treasure supposedly lost during Magellan’s trip around the world.
The trailer for Mark Wahlberg’s new movie “Father Stu” has been released.
The trailer for Mark Wahlberg‘s new movie has been released!
It’s your Christian duty to know and understand that Mark Wahlberg is not only a devout husband, father, and family man (and fitness workout enthusiast) but also a devout man of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. While Wahlberg’s holy passion and religious views generally do not crossover into his movie life, these Christian proclivities do come together rather serenely in the new Sony/Columbia drama “Father Stu.” READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2022 “Father Stu” follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest—boxing another one of Wahlberg’s passions— who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.
Mark Wahlberg is setting the record straight for his “Uncharted” co-star.
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