“I was so happy that my career was saved”: Mark Wahlberg Thought His Movie With M. Night Shyamalan Was Really Bad But His Next Movie Turned Out to be Even Worse

Mark Wahlberg had a lot of regret in terms of movie projects he made in the past, but nothing as embarrassing as his streak of flop films. The actor notably starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening in 2008, which of course, failed critically.
Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne / 20th Century Studios
He booked another project that he thought would finally save his career, but John Moore’s Max Payne only worsened his bad luck. The movie also tanked miserably both at the box office and critic reviews.
Mark Wahlberg Thought Max Payne Will Save His Career
During his interview with Hollywood.com at the 2008 Comic-Con, actor Mark Wahlberg raved about his new Max Payne film after suffering from the failure that was M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening. He indirectly slammed the movie by claiming Max Payne saved him from utter embarrassment.
I remember The Happening had just come out,...
Mark Wahlberg in Max Payne / 20th Century Studios
He booked another project that he thought would finally save his career, but John Moore’s Max Payne only worsened his bad luck. The movie also tanked miserably both at the box office and critic reviews.
Mark Wahlberg Thought Max Payne Will Save His Career
During his interview with Hollywood.com at the 2008 Comic-Con, actor Mark Wahlberg raved about his new Max Payne film after suffering from the failure that was M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening. He indirectly slammed the movie by claiming Max Payne saved him from utter embarrassment.
I remember The Happening had just come out,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
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