Mark Wahlberg stars in new crime thriller ‘By Any Means’

The crime thriller ‘By Any Means’ has premiered in theaters, starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn, the film is inspired by the true story of Gregory Scarpa, a mafia hitman who became an FBI informant. The narrative follows a mismatched duo investigating the 1964 Freedom Summer murders involving Ku Klux Klan members in Mississippi.

The film has received an R rating from the Motion Picture Association due to its depiction of violence, bloody images, and pervasive language. Early critical reception has been mixed; some reviewers have praised the intense performances and historical tension, while others noted a lack of character depth and clarity in the resolution.

During promotional appearances, Wahlberg has also discussed his career history and potential future projects. He confirmed interest in playing Bill Belichick in a potential biopic and noted that a project centered on baseball legend Pete Rose is moving toward a workable script, with production hopes for early 2027.