Mark Wahlberg Reunites With Apple for Sports Comedy

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Mark Wahlberg to star in Apple TV’s sports comedy “Weekend Warriors,” following his successful collaboration in “The Family Plan.”
“Weekend Warriors” will be based on the German sports comedy “Weekend Rebels” with a father-son journey to find a favorite soccer club.
Apple TV’s success continues with original films like “Coda” winning Best Picture, and upcoming releases like “F1” and “Wolfs.”

As a cinephile with a penchant for both timeless classics and contemporary gems, I must say that Apple TV’s latest move to bring Mark Wahlberg into “Weekend Warriors” is nothing short of brilliant. Having witnessed the success of his collaboration with Apple on “The Family Plan,” I can only imagine the magic he will weave in this sports comedy. The fact that it’s based on a German film and potentially tied to the NBA, adds an intriguing twist to the narrative.

Apple TV is still garnering attention for its original movie releases, securing another highly anticipated production. The newest addition, a sports comedy called “Weekend Warriors“, will feature Mark Wahlberg, who will be working with the company for the second time after the success of his role in Apple’s recent film “The Family Plan“.

Initially announced by Deadline, the film titled “Weekend Warriors” is slated to be penned and helmed by Stephen Chbosky, renowned for his work on “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Chbosky has also contributed to the screenplays for Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” and the 2017 family drama “Wonder.” Prior to Apple securing the rights, “Weekend Warriors” was in high demand and is currently under development.

The movie titled “Weekend Warriors” is inspired by the 2023 German sports comedy “Weekend Rebels”. In this story, a father and his autistic son set out on an adventure to locate their favorite soccer club by visiting every team’s stadium. However, this adaptation might be connected to the NBA due to SpringHill’s role in the production. This is Mark Wahlberg’s second collaboration with Apple, following the 2023 film “The Family Plan”, which broke records as the most-watched movie on their platform.

The film titled “Weekend Warriors” will be co-produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment, along with Spencer Beighley, LeBron James, and Jamal Henderson for SpringHill Productions. This new production is in collaboration with Wiedermann & Berg Film, who were involved in the original movie’s creation. The original film was a joint effort with Leonine Studios, penned by Richard Kropf and helmed by Marc Rothemund. Most recently, SpringHill Productions has produced the sports drama “Shooting Stars“, while Plan B Entertainment is gearing up for the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in September.

Wahlberg recently worked on Netflix’s The Union, which released last week to major success, and Arthur the King, released in March. His upcoming projects include the Lionsgate thriller Flight Risk and the Amazon MGM Studios thriller Play Dirty. He is currently filming the Peter Farrelly comedy Balls Up for Amazon MGM and Skydance.

Apple TV’s Recent Success

Mark Wahlberg Reunites With Apple for Sports Comedy

Apple has achieved significant success in the realm of streaming television, with shows like “The Morning Show,” which amassed 11 Emmy nominations this year, as well as “Lessons in Chemistry” and “Slow Horses,” each earning five nominations. “Palm Royale” received three nominations. New additions to their lineup include “Lady in the Lake” starring Natalie Portman, “Presumed Innocent” featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, and the comedies “Sunny” and “Bad Monkey,” currently considered one of the top shows to stream. Upcoming releases include seasons 2 of “Pachinko” on August 23 and “Shrinking” on October 16. Cate Blanchett’s series “Disclaimer” is set to premiere on October 11.

2024-08-22 21:01

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Apple TV’s Recent Success

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