Mark Wahlberg was recently seen on location for his upcoming flick! The crime thriller — whose working title is By Any Means — is in production now in Atlanta. It’s a harrowing and deeply compelling true story film. It dives deep into the shocking scandalous and duplicitous love affair between the feds and one such killer, Scarpa, during the turbulent 1960s. If only Wahlberg’s character could take on a riveting cold case to rein in this true crime phenomenon. He explores the murders of civil rights leaders in Mississippi.
Sascha Penn and Theodore Witcher wrote the screenplay for By Any Means. They drive home the complexity of young Black FBI-agent makes for odd couple teaming with seasoned mafia hitman. This unprecedented collaboration seeks to find out the truth behind these shocking, high-profile assassinations that rocked the national capital.
Wahlberg is joined by a talented ensemble, featuring John Goodman, Kevin Bacon and others. Joining him are stars including Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Giancarlo Esposito, Ethan Embry, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze and Nicole Beharie. Each performer brings their whole self to the story. This generous infusion takes the film’s depiction of this fraught historical period to new heights.
Wahlberg’s dedication to his character shines through, illustrated by an early on-set appearance in a memorable 1960s-inspired outfit. His outfit was completed by a slate gray suit over a wide-lapeled red shirt, with amber aviator sunglasses. Wahlberg underwent an interesting physical transformation for the role, utilizing a prosthetic nose that provides an interesting sense of mystery and tension to his character’s appearance.
Directed by Elegance Bratton, “By Any Means” illuminates a more complicated and overlooked history in America. Caught in a tragic web of morality, justice, and the sometimes gray reality of law enforcement, The Fall culminates in a heartbreaking and controversial conclusion. The resulting film, “Blood on the Mountain,” showcases the treacherous intertwining of race and power at one of the most important junctions in civil rights history.
As filming continues in Atlanta, anticipation builds for what promises to be a gripping portrayal of crime and societal challenges. Wahlberg and Abdul-Mateen II at the head of the impressive cast should make for a fascinating story. Audiences will journey into the gritty historical period as they experience the characters’ inner turmoil.