**Mark Wahlberg Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Projects**
**Mark Wahlberg Returns to the Spotlight with New Film Projects**
*April 20, 2025 — Hollywood, CA*
After a brief hiatus from acting, Mark Wahlberg is making a significant return to the film industry with several high-profile projects slated for release in 2025 and beyond. The actor, known for his roles in *The Departed* and *Boogie Nights*, has been focusing on business ventures and family life in recent years. However, his upcoming roles are generating considerable buzz among fans and critics alike.
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### **Flight Risk (2025)**
Wahlberg’s first major project is the action thriller *Flight Risk*, directed by Mel Gibson. The film, released on January 24, 2025, follows a U.S. Marshal (Michelle Dockery) transporting a fugitive (Topher Grace) across the Alaskan wilderness, only to discover that their pilot (Wahlberg) is a hitman hired to eliminate the fugitive. The movie has received mixed reviews, with some praising Wahlberg’s performance despite criticisms of the film’s tone and direction. citeturn0search13
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### **By Any Means (2025)**
Currently in production, *By Any Means* is a crime thriller set in 1966 Mississippi. Wahlberg portrays a mafia hitman who teams up with a young Black FBI agent to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders. The film, directed by Elegance Bratton, also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Giancarlo Esposito. Wahlberg has been spotted on set in Atlanta, sporting a dramatically altered appearance, including a false nose and 1960s-style attire. citeturn0news12
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### **The Family Plan 2 (TBA)**
A sequel to the 2023 action-comedy *The Family Plan*, *The Family Plan 2* is currently in development. Wahlberg is set to reprise his role as a former government assassin, with Michelle Monaghan returning as his wife. The sequel, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, will see the family’s Christmas vacation in Europe disrupted by Wahlberg’s character’s past coming back to haunt them. citeturn0search3
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### **Play Dirty (TBA)**
In *Play Dirty*, Wahlberg takes on the role of Parker, a professional thief. The film, directed by Shane Black, is based on Donald E. Westlake’s crime fiction novels. Wahlberg joins an ensemble cast that includes Keegan-Michael Key, Dermot Mulroney, and Tony Shalhoub. The project is currently in post-production, with an official release date yet to be announced. citeturn0search2
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### **Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (TBA)**
Wahlberg is also set to appear in *Den of Thieves 2: Pantera*, the sequel to the 2018 heist film. While details about his role are scarce, the film is expected to continue the story of the original, with Gerard Butler returning to star. The sequel is currently in production, with an official release date yet to be confirmed. citeturn0search16
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Mark Wahlberg’s return to acting is marked by a diverse range of roles, from action thrillers to crime dramas and sequels. Fans can look forward to his upcoming projects, which promise to showcase his versatility as an actor.