He Was a Meathead With an Oscar Nomination. Now He's Making Christian Movies. What Happened?
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Mark Wahlberg's performances in films have ranged widely, but one of his most ironically beloved roles is in the critically panned "The Happening." In it, he attempts to embody a gentle science teacher, a role that starkly contrasts with his typical portrayals of tough characters. Recently, in "Flight Risk," Wahlberg plays a villain for the first time since his breakout role in "Fear." This move reflects his desire to explore different characters and break away from his previous typecasting.
Wahlberg acknowledges the struggles of his earlier roles but embraces the challenge of playing a villain again with "Flight Risk," marking his departure from familiar characters.
In "The Happening," Wahlberg humorously defended his role as a science teacher, contrasting it with his frequent portrayals of police officers and criminals.
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