Mark Wahlberg is spreading “good vibrations” with a new flick. In “Arthur The King,” he plays the ultimate athlete, who meets a dog who’s the ultimate friend.
It’s based on true events where this dog follows him through an adventure race for days and miles. Marky Mark broke down what to expect. Check it out. Come on, come on. Sit … watch!
Running, climbing and kayaking for 10 days is adventure racing. Sounds tiring just thinking about it. Same for Mark Wahlberg.
Mark Wahlberg: “I was very excited about the opportunity to play the part of Michael. But then I realized how difficult and challenging it would be to make this film, physically to make this film. I’m a little older, and I don’t know how many more rounds I got left in me, but it was too good of an opportunity to pass up, that’s for sure.”
Juliet Rylance (as Helena Lindnord): “Just remember, Mikael, this race doesn’t define you.”
“Arthur the King” is based on the true story of a very determined racer and his new bestie, Arthur.
Mark Wahlberg: “This is basically his last chance at winning a world championship, and he’ll do anything to achieve that. He is probably a guy who is so focused and so committed that you can actually say he was selfish until he met Arthur and was faced with this choice and did the most selfless things.”
This stray dog followed the team for 435 miles through rain and shine.
Mark Wahlberg (as Mikael Lindnord): “Hey, what happened to you, boy? You don’t look so good.”
Simu Liu (as Liam): “Meatball? Look, somebody likes my meatballs. Hey, PAW Patrol, we have a race to win.”
The inspiring movie also attracted actors like Simu Liu.
Mark Wahlberg: “Simu’s fantastic. I mean, he plays Leo. You look at the guy, he looks like a movie star, so to be able to get somebody who has that much buzz in a part like this and really bring it to the table is fantastic.”
But the main star is this lovable and very loyal pup.
Mark Wahlberg: “So many people will hopefully find so many different things to be inspired by throughout the film. I think you’d be surprised by what you can accomplish if you’re willing to do the work, and you never know what you’ll find. Somebody or something will change your life forever, and certainly for the better.”
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