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Malone acting debut set for Wahlberg film


Netflix has rounded out the cast of the Mark Wahlberg pic “Wonderland” with musician Post Malone, Alan Arkin, Iliza Shlesinger, Bookem Woodbine, Hope Wilson and James DuMont all joining the ensemble.
Wahlberg is set to star with “Black Panther” breakout Winston Duke also on board. Peter Berg has been hired to direct. This will mark the fifth time Wahlberg and Berg have worked together, with the other credits including “Lone Survivor,” “Patriots Day” and “Mile 22,” which bowed earlier this month.
Neal H. Moritz is producing via his Original Film banner, alongside Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson and Berg via his Film 44 company.
The film is being adapted from the novel “Robert B. Parker’s Wonderland,” written by Ace Atkins. The book is part of the Spenser series — named after a fictional character in the series of detective novels initially written by American mystery writer Parker and later by Atkins.
The story follows Spenser as he uncovers the truth about a sensational murder and the twisted conspiracy behind it.
This marks the first acting role for Malone, who is known for his rap career that includes hits like “Better Off,” “Psycho,” “Congratulations” and “Rockstar.”
— Variety