Mark Wahlberg, the Academy Award nominee, has shared an exciting update on the long-awaited reboot of the Six Million Dollar Man. Wahlberg revealed that they now have regained the rights to the property and are looking to move forward with the project, which is expected to be titled The Six Billion Dollar Man. The actor, who is currently 52 years old, mentioned that his age will play a role in the movie's storyline.
The Six Billion Dollar Man has been in development for some time, with various directors attached to the project over the years. The reboot of the 1970s action franchise is now set to be directed by David Ellison, known for producing major action hits such as Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Top Gun: Maverick.
The original Six Million Dollar Man series, which aired from 1973 to 1978, followed the story of Steve Austin, a pilot who receives bionic implants after a near-fatal accident. The Six Billion Dollar Man is expected to follow a similar narrative, with Wahlberg's character requiring six billion dollars for his transformation into a superhuman.
Last year, Wahlberg expressed optimism about the project's development, citing a recent action comedy he worked on with producer David Ellison as a potential catalyst for progress.
Mark Wahlberg's upcoming project, Arthur the King, is based on a true story and follows the journey of adventure racer Michael Light and his bond with a street dog named Arthur. The film is set to be released in March 2024 and features a star-studded cast including Simu Liu and Juliet Rylance.
Arthur the King portrays the incredible tale of Light and Arthur as they compete in the Adventure Racing World Championship, highlighting themes of victory, loyalty, and friendship amidst extreme challenges.
