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Before landing the film Fear and receiving massive appreciation from the audience, Mark Wahlberg was already a popular and talented actor. Even though Leonardo DiCaprio had referred his name for the movie Fear, director James Foley was not very open to casting Mark despite spending time and discussing the project together. However, what had happened that changed James’ heart to cast Mark in the lead? Scroll ahead to read!
James Foley is most famously known for his directorial movies, Fifty Shades franchise, Fear, Perfect Stranger and others. He never thought, despite having an 8-hour meeting with Mark, that he would cast him as the lead for Fear.
Recalling the incident, Mark Wahlberg, in a candid conversation with GQ, revealed that after Leonardo DiCaprio mentioned his name to James Foley, they had met. He said, “So I had a meeting with Jamie. We had an eight-hour meeting. Had lunch, went to a bar, and then by the time I got to my house, my phone was ringing and it was him and he was like ‘Hey dude, I just want to let you know, I mean, there is no way you can have this part but I really had a good time with you. I hope we can still be friends.’ I said, dude, I wouldn’t have hung out with you for more than the ceremonial hour if I didn’t have a good time with you too. It’s all good.”
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