In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Mark Wahlberg has reportedly pulled out of a $65 million project, refusing to work alongside Tom Hanks. Wahlberg’s reason? “What a woke creep.” This bombshell has left the entertainment industry reeling, with insiders and fans alike scratching their heads in bewilderment.
Let’s take a step back and examine this unprecedented situation in the land of glitz and glamour. Here we have Mark Wahlberg, a man who punched his way from the gritty streets of Boston into the bright lights of Hollywood. Known for his hard-hitting roles in films like “The Departed” and his no-nonsense attitude, Wahlberg has always been a force to reckon with.
On the other side of the ring, we have Tom Hanks, the epitome of Hollywood royalty. With his everyman charm and a resume that reads like a list of America’s favorite films, Hanks has long been considered one of the nicest guys in the business. From “Saving Private Ryan” to voicing Woody in “Toy Story,” Hanks has a knack for winning over audiences of all ages.
So, what could possibly go wrong when these two powerhouses collide on a $65 million project? Apparently, quite a bit.
According to Wahlberg, the issue at hand is Hanks’ ‘wokeness.’ In an industry where actors often champion various social and political causes, it seems that Hanks’ approach to these issues doesn’t sit well with Wahlberg. The details are murky, but sources close to Wahlberg hint that he finds Hanks’ views overly progressive and out of touch with the common man.
The irony, of course, is palpable. Wahlberg, a former rapper turned actor, criticizing Hanks, an actor who has played every role from an AIDS patient to a stranded island survivor, for being too ‘woke’ is the kind of plot twist you’d expect in a satirical comedy, not real life. It’s as if Wahlberg, who once rapped about good vibrations, is now vibrating on a completely different frequency.