J.K. Simmons is also starring in Peter Berg‘s film about the Boston Marathon bombings
John Goodman has joined Mark Wahlberg and J.K. Simmons in Lionsgate and CBS Films’ “Patriots Day,” TheWrap has learned.
“Patriots Day,” to be directed by Peter Berg, chronicles the events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Goodman is set to play the former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, who worked with the FBI, Watertown Police Department, Boston Police Department, Massachusetts State Police and first responders to find and apprehend the suspects.
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Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson wrote the script, based on Casey Sherman and Dave Wedge’s book “Boston Strong: A City’s Triumph Over Tragedy.”
The film is produced by Scott Stuber, Wahlberg, Hutch Parker, Dylan Clark, Stephen Levinson, Dorothy Aufiero and Michael Radutzky,
“Commissioner Davis is an American hero, and John Goodman brings the extraordinary combination of humility, gravitas and empathy to portray him,” commented Berg.
“Patriots Day” is being co-financed by CBS Films and Lionsgate. CBS Films is handling production and marketing while Lionsgate is handling distribution.
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The film is set to go into production in Boston later this month and will open in Boston, New York and Los Angeles on Dec. 21.
Goodman is represented by Gersh and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC.
The Evolution of Mark Wahlberg: From Calvin Klein Pants Dropper to Mega Box-Office Topper (Photos)
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Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born on June 5, 1971 in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest of nine children.
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Before he started feeling the good vibrations, Wahlberg briefly joined New Kids on the Block with his brother, Donnie Wahlberg.
Columbia, InterscopeWahlberg then moved on to the Funky Bunch and scored a top hit with "Good Vibrations" in 1991.
Interscope RecordsWahlberg's modeling campaign with Calvin Klein caused a stir with a series of provocative pictures in 1992.
Calvin KleinSince no one objected to Wahlberg's boxer briefs, he continued his short modeling career with a spread in Vanity Fair, shot by Annie Leibovitz.
Vanity FairWhat's a great way to break into acting in the '90s? A fitness video. "The Marky Mark Workout: Form, Focus, Fitness" helped viewers like you get washboard abs. This also marked when Wahlberg left the Funky Bunch to start his acting career.
Too Tall ProductionsHis first major acting role was in the 1993 TV movie "The Substitute." While the film was Wahlberg's big move away from his singing career, he still went by "Marky Mark."
USA Television NetworkWahlberg's next appearance was in "The Basketball Diaries," where he starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Lorraine Bracco. The role marked his official name change to "Mark Wahlberg."
New Line CinemaNext, Wahlberg plays the deceptively charming boyfriend of Reese Witherspoon in the 1996 thriller, "Fear." It turns out he's crazy and tries to murder his girlfriend's family.
Universal Pictures"Boogie Nights" was a huge boost for Wahlberg's career. He received rave reviews for his performance as Eddie Adams, a.k.a. Dirk Diggler, a high school dropout turned rising porn star in the late '70s.
New Line CinemaIn 2000, Wahlberg starred as Bobby Shatford, an inexperienced crew member aboard a swordfishing boat in "The Perfect Storm." The film also starred George Clooney, Diane Lane and John C. Reilly.
Warner Bros. Tim Burton directed Wahlberg in the 2001 sci-fi remake, "Planet of the Apes."
20th Century FoxJennifer Aniston might be better known for her good hair days, but Wahlberg gives her a run for her money as the lead singer of a a heavy metal tribute band -- who then gets to be the lead in the band he's paying tribute to -- in 2001's "Rock Star."
Warner Bros.Wahlberg served as executive producer on the hit HBO show "Entourage" starting in 2004. Since the series was loosely based on his own life, he made quite a few cameos.
HBOWahlberg hit his stride as a go-to leading man when "The Departed" hit theaters in 2006. Martin Scorsese directed the all-star cast, and Wahlberg's performance as Staff Sgt. Sean Dignam earned him a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actor.
Warner Bros. Wahlberg shows off his comedy chops in the buddy-cop hit, "The Other Guys" in 2010. Playing partner to a mild-mannered Will Ferrell would be frustrating for anyone, but Wahlberg's anger management issues as Terry Hoitz helped make the movie a hit.
Columbia PicturesWahlberg plays a troubled boxer fighting for a comeback in "The Fighter." Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 2010, "The Fighter" was based on the life of Boston boxer Micky Ward.
Paramount PicturesStaying with the Boston theme, Wahlberg starred in "Family Guy" creator Seth McFarlane's "Ted." His role as John Bennet, a man who's yet to outgrow his foul-mouthed teddy bear friend, was a huge box-office success.
Universal PicturesWahlberg gets down to business -- alongside Eric Bana, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch and Ben Foster -- to defeat the Taliban in the 2013 action-packed film, "Lone Survivor."
Universal PicturesThe transformation is complete with Wahlberg's leading role in the upcoming "Transformers: Age of Extinction," in theaters June 27th. Wahlberg plays Cade Yeager, a struggling inventor and single father who makes a discovery that brings down the wrath of the Autobots and Decepticons in the fourth installment of the Transformers franchise.
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From Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch to “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” the Boston native has achieved bonafide superstar status
Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg was born on June 5, 1971 in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest of nine children.