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Mark Wahlberg is famous for his numerous blockbuster movies such asTransformersandUncharted, though he also appeared in Seth MacFarlane’sTed 2comedy film which earned a lot of criticism.
In an old interview, Wahlberg addressed some issues the movie faced back in 2015. It is widely known for its offensive language and heavy s*xual content, though the actor does not claim any responsibility for the script.
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Mark Wahlberg Vows To Not Ridicule Religion In Movies
In an interview withUproxx, actorMark Wahlbergresponded to the issue aboutTed 2mentioning the Charlie Hebdo event in an improv joke. He merely stated that he’s only an actor hired for the film andSeth MacFarlaneis the writer and director, so all the responsibility goes to him. Wahlberg explained:
“I’m an actor for hire, and Seth is the writer and director, and the voice of the bear. He takes full responsibility, and he’s never been one to tone anything down. But, like you say, it really was about the improv guys.”
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He noted that MacFarlane isn’t one to censor himself, though Wahlberg revealed he was not asked what he thought about it. There is, however, one rule that he strictly follows when it comes to cases like this. He shared:
“I just tell him that I’m not saying anything offensive about religion. If you want Ted to say whatever Ted wants to say, that’s up to you.”
Interestingly, Wahlberg was previously asked to make a joke about religion, but MacFarlane knew how he would react to that. TheMile 22star further added:
“There were a couple of things early on, but he knows. He’s cool. And not just about my religion, but any religion.”
As a devout Catholic, Wahlberg absolutely would not make any attempt at ridiculing people’s faith, especially since he considers his own as the most important aspect of his life.
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Mark Wahlberg Says Hollywood Is Not A Fan Of Religious Materials
Mark Wahlberg’s faith has long guided him in his acting career. As a reformed person, he also had regrets about his past projects that did not align with his beliefs. He has previously expressed embarrassment over his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’sBoogie Nights.
The actor notably spent millions of dollars trying to bring his own 2022 religious dramaFather Stuto life. He remarked how no one wanted to buy his script because Hollywood is not fond of faith-based material. He toldInsider:
“I slipped the script to a couple of people that I thought maybe would get it, and they didn’t. And obviously, it’s subjective. You have your own feeling of what the material is. Some people thought it was depressing because he’s sick at the end. They didn’t see the heart and the emotion and, ultimately, how inspiring it is.”
His six-year journey trying to bring his passion project to life later paid off after earning $21.8 million against a production budget of $4 million.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
