Mark Wahlberg's Kids React to 'Play Dirty'-A Newfound Appreciation for Dad's Work

Published 09/25/2025, 3:53 AM EDT

For decades, Mark Wahlberg has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances, transitioning seamlessly from a charismatic rapper to a bona fide Hollywood heavyweight. From the gritty streets of Boston in The Departed to the chaotic sci-fi spectacle of Transformers: Age of Extinction, his filmography is a tapestry of diverse roles. Yet, despite his global fame, a new, more personal chapter of his career is unfolding. Words from his children show how they think about his upcoming movie, Play Dirty

A recent red-carpet outing for Play Dirty provided a perfect window into the beam of support that Mark Wahlberg’s kids have been for him.

Mark Wahlberg's kid on Play Dirty

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Mark Wahlberg is connecting with his children through his films in a fresh way now that they are older. At the New York City red carpet premiere of Play Dirty, actor Mark Wahlberg, 54, was joined by his family: his wife Rhea Durham, 47, and their children Ella, 22, Michael, 19, Brendan, 17, and Grace, 15. While there, he told People how his kids now have a new appreciation for his work since they are finally old enough to watch his films.

Mark Wahlberg and his family saw this movie together while they were hanging out in Paris as he told People. He was doing Family Plan 2, and all four loved the movie. So now, “they love seeing dad swearing, kicking ass”, all the things that they could not see when they were kids, they are now allowed to see. 

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While the film marks  a new chapter in his personal life, the chapter that it entails in itself is not short of enthralling.

What story lies in Play Dirty?

The upcoming film Play Dirty is a thrilling heist story centered on a master thief navigating a complex web of deceit. The plot follows a career criminal who, after being betrayed, must outsmart his former associates to survive. Mark Wahlberg takes on a lead role, bringing his signature blend of intensity to the character. The cast is rounded out by a stellar ensemble of actors, with whom Wahlberg shares an on-screen chemistry.

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In the crime drama Play Dirty, Mark Wahlberg stars opposite to thrilling cast, LaKeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, Tony Shaloub, and Keegan-Michael Key. According to IMDb, the movie follows a cruel thief and his expert crew, who get trapped in the heist of a lifetime, leading to a high-stakes and thrilling narrative. The film is an adaptation of the acclaimed Parker series of novels, written by Donald E. Westlake (Pen name-Richard Stark), bringing the beloved literary character to the big screen.

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Are you waiting for the new crime drama Play Dirty to release soon? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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