Hollywood Comes To Las Vegas Strip With New Mark Wahlberg Movie
Famed actor, director, rapper and Summerlin resident Mark Wahlberg is still in the movie business. But since moving to Las Vegas, he wants to bring the business to him.
Keen eyes caught cameras inside the Aria Resort & Casino filming scenes for a new Mark Wahlberg movie being produced for Apple TV called The Family Plan.
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The flick is set to be an action-comedy that Wahlberg will both star in and co-produce. It will also star Michelle Monaghan, Simon Cellan Jones, Maggie Q, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby and Ciaran Hinds.
What is this new Mark Wahlberg movie about?
The Family Plan follows the story of a suburban dad (we’re guessing that’s Mark) who ends up in hot water when his dicey past catches up with him. The family is not privy to said past, and that’s where the hilarity begins.
This isn’t the first movie or show to film on the Las Vegas Strip or in an active casino. 21, starring Kevin Spacey, had scenes at Red Rock Casino and Planet Hollywood. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 was almost entirely set at the Wynn. The Sopranos final season had a collapsing James Gandolfini hitting the floor at Caesars Palace (and this author’s father acting in the scene as a pit boss waiving over security).
Mark did warn (in a good way) Las Vegas that he wanted to make the valley “Hollywood 2.0” after moving to the city. He bought a pretty pricey townhouse at The Summit Club, with another bit of land in the neighborhood for his eventual home to be built.
So far, we like what we see and we’re ready for our starring role! The Family Plan is expected to start streaming in 2024.
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