Mark Wahlberg Opens Up About The Physical & Spiritual Journey To Play Stuart Long in 'Father Stu'

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millions and millions” of dollars to get it made), the biopic follows Stuart Long, aka Father Stu (played by Wahlberg), an amateur boxer with a rough past who turned to Priesthood after a life-changing motorcycle accident, becoming a beloved figure of faith in his community even as he dealt with a devastating health condition and skeptical officials within the Catholic Church.It may have taken years to get made, but “Father Stu” is now available — just in time for Easter weekend — and if you’re wondering how you can watch it right now, read below.“Father Stu” arrived in theaters nationwide on Wednesday, April 13. You can find showtimes and book tickets at a theater near you on the official website.No, Sony Pictures debuted “Father Stu” exclusively in theaters on its April 13 release date, which means — for now — the only way to watch the film is in a physical theater.We’ll update this space when we have home video and streaming details.Looking forward, you can likely expect to see the film streaming on Netflix first.

For Mel Gibson, feeling passionate about a faith-based project in Hollywood hits close to home. The actor has teamed up with Mark Wahlberg to star in "Father Stu," which tells the tale of an amateur boxer-turned priest (Wahlberg) in Montana who suffers from a degenerative and incurable muscular disorder. The story is based on the real-life Father Stuart Long, who leaned on faith during tough times.

Mark Wahlberg during his Marky Mark days, you might be excited to find out he is open to bringing him back one day. The actor joined Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday to talk about his upcoming film Father Stu, which hits theaters on April 13th, where he talked about his former alter ego.Exclusive: Rosalind Ross shares how her directorial debut became a reality in Mark Wahlberg’s passion projectTeresa Ruiz: The Mexican actress that was ‘perfect’ for Mark Wahlberg’s passion projectWahlberg had everyone fawning over his six pack in the 90s as he paraded shirtless and rapped as Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.

Rosalind Ross is making her directorial debut with Mark Walhberg’s passion project Father Stu, which hits theaters on April 13th. Ross is not only the director but the writer of the film, which tells the true story of Stuart Long, an injured boxer who moves to Los Angeles to become an actor. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Sunday school teacher Carmen (Teresa Ruiz) and starts going to church to impress her.

Mark Wahlberg isn’t opposed to getting back into some Calvin Kleins and bringing the good vibrations. During Tuesday’s episode of, the star shared that he is willing to bring back his '90s rap persona, Marky Mark.  “Yes, under the right circumstances,” he tells DeGeneres.

Mark Wahlberg has been thinking about what the future holds for him, The actor, who has been on the road promoting his upcoming film "Father Stu," said his new career goal is to combine his faith with his films. "I feel like this is starting a new chapter for me in that, doing things like this – real substance – can help people," the 50-year-old recently told Entertainment Tonight. "I definitely want to focus on making more," he shared.

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Easter, Mark Wahlberg is offering us a gift as sweet as a box of Peeps or a chocolate rabbit — and just as nutritious.“Father Stu” is a loving biopic of a one-time real-life hell-raising, blue-collar hustler who somehow becomes a white-collared Roman Catholic priest. So why is it ultimately as hollow as that chocolate bunny?You can instantly see why Wahlberg — the star, executive producer and financier — was attracted.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThe ad campaign for “Father Stu” — before-and-after photos with Mark Wahlberg first looking sleazy in a mug shot, then as a clean-cut clergyman glancing up at the heavens — makes you think it’s going to be a movie about the world’s toughest priest. It is, but not in the way you expect.

Mark Wahlberg is opening up about filming his latest project “Father Stu” while his mother, Alma, passed away.

Drinking olive oil packs a major punch. Mark Wahlberg admitted that gaining 30 pounds for his new film, "Father Stu," took a toll on him.The actor stars as Stuart Long, an amateur boxer-turned-priest who suffers from a degenerative and incurable muscular disorder. The story is based on the real-life Father Stuart Long, who leaned on faith during tough times.

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