Mark Wahlberg Showcases His Weight Gain for 'Father Stu' Role While Filming

Mark Wahlberg is putting on weight for a new role.

The 49-year-old actor was spotted on the set of his upcoming film Father Stu alongside co-star Mel Gibson on Friday (May 21) in Los Angeles.

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The actor, who already appeared nearly unrecognizable after debuting his newly shaved head, showcased a substantial change in his body as he takes on the role of a former boxer-turned-priest in the film.

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Mel‘s girlfriend, Rosalind Ross, is directing the biopic about Father Stuart Long, which Mark‘s been trying to get made for at least six years.

Mark has been keeping his followers updated about his weight gain journey throughout the past few weeks.

Mark said he planned on “eating lots of burgers and lots of buns” to gain the weight. Find out how much weight he plans to put on.