Mark Wahlberg to Lead Netflix Action Thriller The Operator

Mark Wahlberg is teaming up with Netflix for a new action thriller titled The Operator. According to a report from Deadline, the film will feature Wahlberg as an ex-Tier One Operator who makes a living as one of the CIA’s “invisible clean-up men.” The project is based on a spec script by Harrison Query and continues the prolific partnership between Wahlberg and his producing partner, Stephen Levinson, with the streaming service.

Project Details and Plot

While a director has not yet been attached, the film was acquired in a “highly competitive” bidding war, signaling it is a priority for Netflix. The plot centers on Wahlberg’s character being ordered to escort his “most hated target” to safety, a mission that quickly escalates into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game for survival. This marks the latest in a series of collaborations for Wahlberg on Netflix, following titles like The Union, Spenser Confidential, and Me Time.

Wahlberg’s Streaming Success

The Operator follows Wahlberg’s recent streaming successes. His film The Family Plan 2 is currently a top performer on Apple TV+. Earlier this year, the action film Play Dirty, starring Wahlberg and released on Prime Video, became a massive hit. Despite a mixed critical reception, Play Dirty garnered 57 million views worldwide, earning a spot among Amazon MGM Studios’ most-watched streaming titles of all time and debuting at the top of Nielsen’s Movie chart.

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