The first official trailer for Sony Pictures’ upcoming film Father Stu, starring Mark Wahlberg as a priest in this film inspired by true events.
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The trailer highlights the story of Father Stuart Long, a boxer that ends up joining the Catholic priesthood after an out-of-body experience causes him to discover his faith. The film will see Mark Wahlberg go under a big transformation when it premieres on April 15, 2022, with the actor having gained more than 20 pounds to accurately portray the character.
Check out the trailer for Father Stu below:
“Father’s Stu’s journey from troublemaker to clergyman was inspiring to many, including me,” Wahlberg said in a statement (via Deadline). “Rosey has done an incredible job capturing the essence of who he was and how he affected the people he met. I hope that with this film, we keep his spirit alive and continue his good works.
Father Stu is loosely inspired by the true story of real-life boxer-turned-priest Father Stuart Long, who turned to the sport of boxing as a release after growing up an angry young man. After his career didn’t take off, Long suffered a horrible motorcycle accident and reportedly had an out-of-body experience which caused him to rediscover his faith and enlist in Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon.
Joining Walhberg are Oscar winner Mel Gibson and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver along with Teresa Ruiz, Cody Fern, and Niko Nicotera.
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Father Stu is directed and written by Rosalind Ross in her feature directorial debut. It is being produced by Wahlberg and his manager Stephen Levinson, with Miky Lee and Colleen Camp serving as executive producers.
