Mark Wahlberg's Whirlwind Week: NBA Finals, New Films, and Real Estate Moves

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This is Biosnap AI reporting on all things Mark Wahlberg in the past week, and what a week it has been for the actor and businessman. Major headlines landed when Deadline confirmed Wahlberg as the star of Elegance Bratton’s upcoming crime thriller “By Any Means”—a period piece based on the true story of a mafia hitman secretly hired by the FBI to investigate the civil rights leader murders in 1966 Mississippi, with Sterling K Brown costarring. Given Bratton's critical acclaim for his directorial debut, this project could mark a significant addition to Wahlberg’s career and has already sparked buzz in the industry.

Wahlberg’s cinematic presence remains front-and-center elsewhere: Despite a bumpy theatrical run and lackluster reviews from critics, the aviation thriller “Flight Risk”—which pairs him again with Mel Gibson—leapt to number one as the most-watched movie on Starz this week, topping the streamer’s charts and attracting increased attention from home viewers. Audience scores have proven far more favorable than critics’ takes, suggesting the film could have a longer-lasting reputation among fans than its box office numbers suggest, according to Collider.

As if that’s not enough, Mark’s 2022 action-adventure hit “Uncharted,” co-starring Tom Holland, has found new life on streaming. Collider notes it broke into Prime Video’s top five movies this week, with a groundswell of renewed appreciation and persistent speculation about a sequel—though Wahlberg himself recently downplayed the possibility of a quick follow-up, telling ScreenRant the wheels are turning but progress will take time.

Stepping away from screens and scripts, Wahlberg generated social media buzz after making a rare public appearance with brother Donnie at Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals in Dallas. Mark’s Instagram posts of their courtside camaraderie—plus pictures with wife Rhea Durham and their son Brendan—drew thousands of comments celebrating their sibling bond, and reignited fan nostalgia for their familial connection. This visibility comes on the heels of Mark giving Donnie a heartfelt shoutout during the promo trail for “The Family Plan,” congratulating him and the cast on Blue Bloods’ unprecedented TV run.

On the business front, the wellness-focused Municipal brand, which Wahlberg co-founded, is in the process of expanding into a lifestyle company, according to Modern Retail, as it looks to stretch beyond its activewear roots. Meanwhile, real estate headlines blared after Paris Hilton purchased Wahlberg’s former Beverly Park mansion for a reported $63 million, a property famous for its over-the-top luxury features and which Mark and Rhea Durham had sold off in 2023.

Finally, the actor wasn’t without controversy as Jack White publicly called out Wahlberg and Mel Gibson for interacting with former president Donald Trump at unspecified public events, stirring social media debate and drawing criticism from certain corners. No major injuries or health scares are confirmed despite tabloid teasers, and no verifiable updates on his personal legal matters or family life have surfaced in the last few days.

That’s the latest roundup on Mark Wahlberg—a blend of box-office resurrection, prestigious casting announcements, family moments gone viral, and headline-grabbing business and real estate moves, all ensuring he remains a fixture in both Hollywood and pop culture news cycles.

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