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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.

A mum who spent years battling agonising migraines doctors said were caused by the menopause was left shocked when one simple test revealed a 7.5 inch brain tumour.

Sony has moved Love Again, the romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion, to May 12, 2023. It previously had a released date of February 10.

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.

Zack Sharf Mark Wahlberg’s new movie “Father Stu” tells the true story of Stuart Long, an amateur boxer who becomes a Catholic priest while suffering from inclusion body myositis. The film is way more than just an acting gig for Wahlberg, who recently told Insider that he spent “millions and millions of dollars” of his own money to partially self-fund “Father Stu” when no other financial backer would take on the project.

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 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.

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.

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.

Mark Wahlberg wants his kids to find religion on their own terms.

Mark Wahlberg is back in his hometown!

A post shared by Padma Lakshmi (@padmalakshmi)"Boogie woogie," she captioned the video. "We found this wonderful secluded beach on our way north to Hanalei."She added, "Littlehands and I had so much fun playing with the rope swing and watching the 'iwa birds (or frigatebirds) gliding and diving in the air."The video opened with Padma, 51, flaunting her physique while standing at the end of the beach. She then smiled for the camera while exiting the water in a black bikini. A slew of Padma's Instagram followers saw the video as a heartwarming video of a mother and daughter.

Mark Wahlberg is hard at work promoting his new film Father Stu!

Nearly a year ago, Mark Wahlberg lost his beloved mother Alma. The actor was filming "Father Stu" when he first learned about the matriarch’s passing. Alma died at 78 after facing dementia.

Mark Wahlberg went all in for his latest role. ET’s Cassie DiLaura spoke to the 50-year-old actor ahead of the release of “Father Stu”, for which Wahlberg put on 30 pounds in six weeks to play Father Stuart Long, the real-life boxer-turned-priest.

Mark Wahlberg went all in for his latest role. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to the 50-year-old actor ahead of the release of , for which Wahlberg put on 30 pounds in six weeks to play Father Stuart Long, the real-life boxer-turned-priest. «I had six weeks to put on about 30 pounds. I started with 7,000 calories for the first two weeks and then 11,000 calories for the final four weeks,» Wahlberg said.

Mark Wahlberg gets in the middle of a group photo at the photo call for Father Stu held at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills on Friday (April 1) in West Hollywood, Calif.

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.

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.

Putting on weight wasn’t easy for Mark Wahlberg.

Mark Wahlberg isn’t too thrilled with his eldest daughter’s new ink!

The trailer for Mark Wahlberg’s new movie “Father Stu” has been released.

The Ingraham Angle. 'I still thought, you know what, I'm not really supposed to mark my body. I was trying to really also get them removed, work and for personal and professional reasons.

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 bringing another real-life story to the screen. After biographical films like, and, the actor is portraying Father Stuart Long in the upcoming drama.

Sony Pictures has acquired global rights to Rosalind Ross’ feature directorial debut Father Stu, starring and produced by Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony Pictures has acquired “Father Stu,” a true-life drama starring Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson.Rosalind Ross wrote and directed the faith-based movie, which will be released in theaters on Good Friday, April 15.Written and directed by Rosalind Ross, “Father Stu” tells the story of boxer-turned-priest Father Stuart Long and his inspiring journey from self-destruction to redemption. Along with Wahlberg, who plays the title character, and Gibson, the film features Jacki Weaver and Teresa Ruiz.“Father’s Stu’s journey from troublemaker to clergyman was inspiring to many, including me,” said Wahlberg.

Sony Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to “Father Stu,” starring and produced by Mark Wahlberg.Written and directed by Rosalind Ross in her feature directorial debut, the film follows the true-life story of boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long, whose journey from self-destruction to redemption inspired countless people along the way.“Father’s Stu’s journey from troublemaker to clergyman was inspiring to many, including me,” Wahlberg said in a statement. “Rosey has done an incredible job capturing the essence of who he was and how he affected the people he met.

Mark Wahlberg chowed down 11,000 calories a day for two straight weeks to transform from a boxer to a priest in the true story of Father Stuart Long in “Stu,” the actor revealed on “The Tonight Show.” And for the two weeks before that, he had 7,000 calories a day — a task that the actor said “was fun for about an hour.”“It’s such a hard, physical thing to do,” Wahlberg said about his weight gain. “Losing weight, you just kind of tough it out, you just don’t eat, and exercise.

Mark Wahlberg has opened up about the extreme diet he adhered to in preparation for his role in the recent film Stu. The Boogie Nights star was at one point eating 11,000 calories per day in an effort to gain weight to play the part of boxer-turned-priest Father Stuart Long in the forthcoming biopic.

Mark Wahlberg, 49, turned heads on May 21 while playing the part of Father Stuart Long on the set of his upcoming film Stu. The actor transformed into the boxer-turned priest by parting ways with his usually toned physique and taking on natural weight gain as well as a fat suit and prosthetics. He was photographed showing off a chin prosthetic and wearing the big suit while smiling and roaming around the L.A. filming location.

Mark Wahlberg is looking almost unrecognizable on the set of his latest movie. 

Mark Wahlberg is hard at work!

intense fitness training, super-clean eating and occasional fasting, Mark Wahlberg can't wait to dig into his next body goal — at Denny's.During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" last week, the actor, 49, revealed he needs to gain 30 pounds for his lead role in "Father Stu," a biopic about boxer-turned-priest Stuart Long."After we do the boxing scenes, I get to put on as much weight as possible over the course of the film, so I'm challenging myself to put on 30 pounds in the next six weeks,"