Mark Wahlberg Offers Update on THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR Man Movie - "It's Grounded, and It's Plausible"
Mark Wahlberg has been attached to star in the film adaption of the classic series The Six Million Dollar Man for over a decade, but it’s one of those projects that is taking its sweet little time getting made.
During a recent interview with CB, Wahlberg talked about the project, joked about the title change, and teased what we can expect from it if it ever gets made.
The actor said: "You know, I have one superhero movie in mind, and it's The Six Billion Dollar Man, formally known as The Six Million Dollar Man, gone up due to inflation.
“It's grounded, and it's plausible, real. You know, there is lots of bionics technology and science happening right now. So this is something that has all the wish fulfillment of a superhero, incredible things. But I don't have to wear one of those suits.
“I don't have the confidence to walk around in one of those suits. Halle goes, 'Oh you'd look great in one of those costumes,' I go, 'It's not the physical appearance, it's the mental confidence to walk out of my trailer.'"
The original show, which is based on Martin Caidin's 1972 novel Cyborg, follows the story of Steve Austin, a former astronaut and test pilot who is severely injured in a crash and is subsequently rebuilt with bionic implants, making him superhumanly strong and fast.
With his new abilities, Steve becomes a secret agent for the government, undertaking missions that require his unique skills.
As he grapples with his new identity and the moral implications of his enhanced powers, Steve navigates a world of espionage, intrigue, and danger, all while striving to maintain his humanity amidst his cybernetic enhancements.
The actor previously said: "We got a great, great idea and it's something that's been in the pipeline for quite some time, so hopefully if we get the script right maybe we'll make it after we do Deep Water Horizon (2016)."
The most recent script for the film was written by Bill Dubuque (The Accountant) and Peter Berg is attached to direct.