Mark Wahlberg says romance with Halle Berry in new film ‘every guy’s fantasy’

In a recent interview, Mark Wahlberg expressed his excitement about his on-screen romance with Halle Berry in their new Netflix film, The Union. The 53-year-old actor described the storyline as “every guy’s fantasy,” offering a plot that taps into the timeless appeal of rekindled love.

Wahlberg’s character, a blue-collar worker, gets a second chance with his high school sweetheart, played by Berry. “Halle, her and I have known each other for such a long time, and this movie is going to be so great because it’s every guy’s fantasy, to think that they got a shot with Halle Berry,” Wahlberg shared with Fox News Digital.

The actor emphasized the relatability and hope that the plot brings to the audience. “They were childhood sweethearts, and they come back together. He basically waited 25 years for her to come back, walk back through that door and into his life, and it happens, and there isn’t anything he wouldn’t do to prove himself to her if he got a second chance,” he explained.

Wahlberg also revealed that his character’s motivation in the film revolves around not wanting to mess up the second chance at love. “For me, that was the whole motivation of the character: just do anything he could to not screw it up again.”

While discussing the dynamics of portraying a romantic relationship on-screen, Wahlberg acknowledged the inherent awkwardness but reassured that his real-life relationship with his wife, Rhea Durham, remains strong. “I think it’s a little weird anyway when you’re portraying some sort of romance on-screen, it’s not normal, but my wife knows that she is my everything. She is the most special woman in the world,” he said.

Aside from The Union, Wahlberg is also gearing up for his role in the upcoming film Flight Risk. In this movie, he takes on the character of a wilderness pilot turned crazed hitman. “I’m not interested in being a pilot. I don’t like flying at all, but I was very interested in playing a villain again. I hadn’t done that since Fear 30 years ago,” Wahlberg shared. He expressed his excitement about the role, noting, “To be able to go back there and play somebody who is [a villain] … it’s an amazing character. I think people are going to be shocked when they see the movie. It’s going to be a good one this summer.”

Fans of Mark Wahlberg can look forward to seeing his versatile acting skills in both a romantic and a villainous role, showcasing his range and dedication to his craft.