Mark Wahlberg steps into a new spy adventure as Netflix announces its latest thriller The Operator. In the film Wahlberg plays a former Tier One operative who works as one of the CIA’s invisible clean up men. When his agency orders him to escort a hated target to safety the mission turns into a high stakes cat and mouse chase. The premise promises nonstop action and a tense game of survival that should please fans of fast paced thrillers.
Who Is Producing The Operator?
The Operator gives Wahlberg another chance to work with his longtime producing partner Stephen Levinson at Netflix. Together the duo helped bring Netflix hits such as Spenser Confidential, The Union and Me Time to the screen. They are joined by Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona from The Picture Company and Scott Glassgold of 12:01 Films. Harrison Query wrote the spec script and will serve as an executive producer while the search for a director continues.
What Other Projects Is Mark Wahlberg Working On?
Wahlberg also appears in the Apple TV+ action comedy The Family Plan 2. In that movie he returns as Dan Morgan, a former assassin who wants a quiet Christmas with his family. A surprise twist forces him to protect his daughter on a trip to London, putting the whole family in danger.
Meanwhile Wahlberg finished filming the Peter Farrelly comedy Balls Up. The story follows two fired marketing executives who get caught up in a drunken escapade that turns them into fugitives. Wahlberg shares the screen with Paul Walter Hauser, Benjamin Bratt, Molly Shannon, Daniela Melchior and Eric André.
The Operator adds another strong title to Wahlberg’s growing list of Netflix projects. Fans can look forward to seeing his signature blend of intensity and humor in a fresh spy setting. The film also highlights Netflix’s commitment to delivering original action thrillers that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Source: JoBlo
