Summary
Mark Wahlbergis set to star in a new remake film calledWeekend Warriors. In recent years, Wahlberg has played a variety of roles, including dramas and action films. This year, those roles include a part in the just-released Netflix action-spy movieThe Union, as well as the Mel Gibson survival dramaFlight Risk. Wahlberg’s other recent titles includeArthur the King,The Family Plan, andFather Stu.
Setting his next project,Deadlinereports that Wahlberg is now involved in the upcoming comedyWeekend Warriors. Apple Original Films had scored rights to the project, which will be written and directed byThe Perks of Being a Wallflower’s Stephen Chobsky. Wahlberg is set to star in the project.Weekend Warriorsis based on a German-language sports comedy calledWeekend Rebels.The English-language version will be produced by Plan B and The SpringHill Company, with producers including Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, LeBron James, Spencer Beighley, and Jamal Henderson.
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How Weekend Warriors Will Transform The German Original
The Chobsky Film Will Change The Setting
The German version of the film,Weekend Rebels, was released in 2023from director Marc Rothemund, and was produced by Wiedemann & Berg Film.Based on the true story of Mirco and Jason von Juterzcenka, the plot focused on the story of a father and his son with autism, the latter of whom is determined to find out what his favorite Premiere Soccer League team is. In order to seek this favoritism, the son requests that his father take him to see matches by every single team available.
Though theApple original movieis in early development, sources say that it willtransition the plot from the soccer environment to basketball, puttingWeekend Warriorsin an NBA setting. This change would make sense given SpringHill’s involvement, as the entertainment company was co-founded four years ago by James and Maverick Carter. Through the SpringHill connection,Weekend Warriorswill probably get some access to NBA teams, making them more easily able to film these scenes. The change in sport will help the comedy film stay relevant to its United States audience.
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The changeover in location begs thequestion of whether James himself will be involved in the castof the film. As one of the most notable basketball players of the last decade, James playing himself would be an appropriate element of the film. Theathlete has turned to actingbefore, taking roles in the comedy filmsTrainwreckandHouse Party. BesidesWahlberg, the cast forWeekend Warriorshas yet to be announced, leaving the options open. Perhaps this will mean that James will feature in the film alongside other potential NBC stars.
Weekend Warriors Needs To Get Its Portrayal Of Autism Right
Recent Films Have Been Contested By The Autistic Community
Weekend Rebelsdid not receive an incredibly wide international distribution. It made a worldwide box office total of roughly $8.2 million during its run, so not a lot of people had the chance to see and review it. Still, the film has gotten a decent reception among its audiences onIMDb. Thefilm is rated an average of 7.1 out of 10 starsamong over 1,000 reviewers. Audiences were mixed on how well the film portrayed people with autism, which the young boy Jason has in the film.
The overall positive reception ofWeekend Rebelswill put pressure onWeekend Warriorsto perform well.Portraying people with autism has been a contentious subjectin recent years.Sia’s filmMusic, for instance, was condemned by much of the autistic community for its choice to have a neurotypical actor in the lead role. Other films, such as this year’sEzra, have worked hard to right past wrongs and chosen to cast more authentically. As such,Weekend Warriorshould make sure to take care with its portrayal of autism so as not to repeat other films' mistakes.
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A Recent Mark Wahlberg Movie Proves He’s Perfect For The Role
Wahlberg Plays A Similar Character In The Family Plan
WhileWeekend Warriorshas not revealed the majority of its cast, the film has chosen a strong lead in Wahlberg. Before his films this year, Wahlberg acted in the Apple TV+ action comedyThe Family Plan. The film starred Wahlberg as an assassin-turned-suburban dad who is forced to take his family on the run.The Family Planwas critically panned, getting a 25% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite these negative reviews, however,The Family Planwas a huge streaming success, setting a record for the all-time highest debut for any Apple TV+ original.
The Family Planis available to watch on Apple TV
Though their plot premises are starkly different, bothThe Family PlanandWeekend Warriorswill see Wahlberg play a middle-aged dadon an unusual mission for his kids. As evidenced byThe Family Plan, Wahlberg is capable of showing a great deal of charisma in a role of that type. Wahlberg’s name also likely helped catapultThe Family Planto its huge success. All of these factors bode well for the performance ofWeekend Warriorsas it continues its development.
The Family Plan
Cast
The Family Plan is an AppleTV+ original action comedy movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan. The film revolves around a former assassin named Dan who is forced to go on the run with his family after the dangers of his career catch up to him. The Family Plan is directed by Simon Cellan Jones and written by David Coggeshall.
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