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Uncharted's Biggest Misfire: The Wahlberg Cast That Sunk a Franchise
entertainment2 days ago

Uncharted's Biggest Misfire: The Wahlberg Cast That Sunk a Franchise

An opinion piece arguing the 2022 Uncharted film stands as one of the worst video-game adaptations, blaming the miscast Mark Wahlberg as Sully (originally intended for Drake) and a decade of behind-the-scenes shuffles—from David O’Russell’s early pitch to Tom Holland’s casting—for a bland, soulless movie with a weak script, lackluster stunts, and direction. It notes fan-made versions (including Nathan Fillion in the Drake role) prove how the material could work, suggests the film’s release during peak Tom Holland fatigue didn’t help, and points out Uncharted is streaming on Hulu while urging viewers to just play the games instead.

via giantfreakinrobot.com|
#entertainment#hollywood-casting#mark-wahlberg
Peter Jackson Reflects on Replacing Gosling After 60-Pound Weight Gain
entertainment9 days ago

Peter Jackson Reflects on Replacing Gosling After 60-Pound Weight Gain

Peter Jackson explained that Ryan Gosling was fired from The Lovely Bones after gaining about 60 pounds for the role, saying that recasting is a casting fault on the director and that Mark Wahlberg replaced him. Gosling had previously believed the character should weigh around 210 pounds, and Saoirse Ronan noted some prep had already occurred before the switch.

via Variety|
#casting#entertainment#mark-wahlberg
Critics Pan Wahlberg's Balls Up as a Miscast, Unfunny Buddy Comedy
entertainment1 month ago

Critics Pan Wahlberg's Balls Up as a Miscast, Unfunny Buddy Comedy

Following its Prime Video release, Peter Farrelly’s Buddy comedy Balls Up, starring Mark Wahlberg, is drawing mostly negative early reviews. Critics fault the film for an underutilized ensemble and heavy crude humor, leaving Wahlberg feeling miscast; some even suggest the movie would have benefited from the manic energy of Jack Black or Jim Carrey. The film sits around 36% on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews, with reviewers like Matt Zoller Seitz saying Hauser can’t salvage what’s perceived as a disaster. Farrelly, who won Oscars for Green Book, hasn’t matched that success with recent projects, though Balls Up features a cast that includes Benjamin Bratt, Eva De Dominici, Daniela Melchior, Molly Shannon, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eric André. The screenplay comes from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and the overall message from critics so far is disappointment.

via Yahoo|
#balls-up#critics#entertainment
Wahlberg’s World Cup Satire Now Streaming on Prime Video
entertainment1 month ago

Wahlberg’s World Cup Satire Now Streaming on Prime Video

Mark Wahlberg headlines Balls Up, a raunchy World Cup‑set comedy directed by Peter Farrelly, now streaming on Prime Video. The film follows two marketing executives who pitch a bold World Cup condom sponsorship, spark a global scandal, and must outrun fans and officials to salvage their careers, with a star‑studded supporting cast; critics are mixed on its outrageous humor.

via SlashFilm|
#entertainment#mark-wahlberg#peter-farrelly
Mark Wahlberg Addresses Past Controversies On The View Interview
celebrity3 months ago

Mark Wahlberg Addresses Past Controversies On The View Interview

Mark Wahlberg sat down with Jonathan Roumie on The View to promote the Pray40 challenge and was pressed about his troubling past, including a 1986 civil rights injunction for chasing Black children and a 1988 assault case for which he served 45 days in jail. Host Joy Behar questioned him about his worst actions, and Wahlberg conceded that following others rather than leading was among his biggest mistakes, tying his later life to faith and personal growth as part of his redemption arc. The exchange underscores ongoing scrutiny of the star’s past amid his public image.

via BuzzFeed|
#celebrity#interview#mark-wahlberg
Prime Video's 'Play Dirty': A Mixed Heist Thriller with Wahlberg
entertainment7 months ago

Prime Video's 'Play Dirty': A Mixed Heist Thriller with Wahlberg

Prime Video's new action-thriller 'Play Dirty,' directed by Shane Black and starring Mark Wahlberg, is now streaming. The film, based on the 'Parker' novel series, features a heist plot with double-crosses and a holiday setting, receiving mixed reviews but generally considered an entertaining distraction with a strong performance by LaKeith Stanfield. It has a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is likely to be popular among viewers seeking a fun, if not entirely memorable, action movie.

via Tom's Guide|
#action-thriller#entertainment#mark-wahlberg
Fire Delays Opening of Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas Restaurant
entertainment1 year ago

Fire Delays Opening of Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas Restaurant

Mark Wahlberg's new Mexican restaurant, Flecha Cantina, in Las Vegas experienced a fire the night before its ribbon-cutting ceremony due to a defective fire pit. The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire crew, with no interior damage or injuries reported. The restaurant reopened the same evening, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to proceed as planned.

via The Independent|
#entertainment#fire-safety#flecha-cantina
Fire Delays Opening of Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas Restaurant
entertainment1 year ago

Fire Delays Opening of Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas Restaurant

Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas restaurant, Flecha Cantina, experienced a fire on its patio due to a defective fire pit, just before its ribbon-cutting ceremony. The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire department, with no injuries or interior damage reported. The restaurant, which opened in September, resumed operations the same evening, and the planned ceremony proceeded as scheduled.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#fire-safety#flecha-cantina