Two-time Oscar nomineeMark Wahlbergis heading back to Netflix for another “Dad comedy,” though this one will pair him withKevin Hart. The two are set to star inMe Timefrom writer-directorJohn Hamburg, who previously wroteNight Schoolfor Hart.
This time around, Hart will play a stay-at-home dad who finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years while his wife and kids are away. He winds up reconnecting with his former best friend (Wahlberg) for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life.
Hart will produceMe Timeunder his HartBeat Productions banner along withBryan Smiley, while Hamburg will produce via his company Particular Pictures. Executive producers includeLauren Hennessey,Mark Moran,Patricia BragaandJoe Gatta.
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Me Timefalls under HartBeat’s lucrative first-look deal with Netflix, which will release four films starring Hart, whose movies have grossed more than $4 billion worldwide.
Wahlberg and Hart have never worked together before but the pairing seemed all but inevitable, as Wahlberg is one of few A-listers with comedy chops, as evidenced by his work inTedandThe Other Guys. With those two aboardMe Time, it’s easy to picture the movie in your head, with Hart as the devoted family man who’s inspired to cut loose with Wahlberg, whose last Netflix film,Spenser Confidential, was watched by 85 million households in its first four weeks of release.
Wahlberg recently starred in the indie dramaJoe Bell, but he returns to tentpole territory alongsideTom Hollandin Sony’sUnchartedmovie, based on the popular video game. Wahlberg also recently wrapped the dramaStu, and he’ll soon be seen in Lionsgate’sArthur the King, which hits theaters in 2022. Wahlberg earned an Oscar nomination for his supporting turn inThe Departedas well as a Best Picture nomination as a producer onThe Fighter. He’s represented by WME and Leverage Management, andDeadlinebroke the news of his casting inMe Time.
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