Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, former stage name Marky Mark, is an American actor, businessman, and former rapper. Wahlberg was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1971.

In the real-life drama Father Stu, which also stars Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver and is directed by Rosalind Ross, the 50-year-old Oscar nominee plays Stuart Long. In an interview with Insider, Wahlberg said that he put “millions and millions” of his own money into the picture.

“Let’s just say I put millions and millions of dollars into the film — and then incurring other costs because we went over schedule in production, and there are clearances for the music,” said Wahlberg, adding that a few friends who “believed in the project” also invested in it.

Mark said, “prayed every day about getting this film made.”

“I cannot take credit for the movie’s success because this is God choosing me to make the film,” he added. “He knows finally I get to utilize all the talents and gifts that have been bestowed upon me for his greater good and to serve my part in his big picture.”

“I feel like this is starting a new chapter for me in that, now, doing things like this, real substance, can help people. I definitely want to focus on making more,” he said. “I wouldn’t say necessarily just faith-based content but things that will help people. So hopefully this movie will open a door for not only myself but for lots of other people in Hollywood to make more meaningful content.”

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