Mark Wahlberg Returns to Film 'Father Stu' After the Passing of His Mother

Mark Wahlberg is getting back to work.

The 49-year-old actor was spotted riding a motorcycle and a car on the set of Father Stu on Wednesday (April 21) in Los Angeles.

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This is Mark‘s first time back on set since the passing of his mother, Alma, last week. She sadly died at the age of 78.

Mark was pictured riding in front of a church, and appeared to have trimmed down the mustache he had days ago on set. He wore a striped shirt, and was taking instructions from a crew member about the motorcycle while preparing to shoot the scene.

The movie is being directed by Rosalind Ross, and is a biopic about boxer-turned-priest Father Stuart Long, which Mark‘s been trying to get made for at least six years.

He also revealed that he’s planning to put on a substantial amount of weight for the role.