This year, Netflix has been on an acquisition binge, adding another Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg star vehicle. In an eight-figure agreement, Netflix will produce the upcoming movie Our Man From Jersey, a “blue-collar James Bond” film. Although not much is known about the film, filming will take place across several locations and begin in March 2022.
Producer Stephen Levinson and actor Mark Wahlberg came up with the idea for the movie when they were in quarantine. After that, they hired writer David Guggenheim (Safe House, Designated Survivor) to create the script. Everything fell into place when Netflix agreed to invest a significant amount of money in the film after viewing a 36-page draft.
Julian Farino has been tapped to direct the film. Previously, the director collaborated on various projects, including Giri/Haji on Netflix and the upcoming Florida Man series. Farino has also contributed to HBO’s Entourage and Ballers.
How does Our Man From Jersey unfold?
Our Man From Jersey’s plot is being kept a secret, but the movie is being compared to a blue-collar James Bond. The plot centers on Jersey-based construction worker Mike (Wahlberg), who is swiftly drawn into the world of super spies and secret agents after Roxanne (Berry), his ex-girlfriend from high school, asks him to join a crucial American intelligence mission.
For a long time, Netflix has focused on high-budget action thrillers. Spencer Confidential starred Mark Wahlberg, but there is a tonne of additional films in the genre in the works, including the Russo Brothers’ The Grey Man.
Who is the cast in Our Man From Jersey?
Mark Wahlberg, an Oscar nominee, and Halle Berry, an Oscar winner, will star in Netflix’s Our Man From Jersey. Berry recently appeared in John Wick 3, Bruised, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and The Mothership, a Netflix original film.
The most recent Mark Wahlberg movie worked on were Spenser Confidential, Mile 22, and Infinite. Actor Mark Wahlberg from the United States had a busy year in 2022. However, before discussing his future initiatives, it is essential to note that his career has shown promise in output and quality.
The Boston-born actor began his career in music in the 1990s before making his movie debut in 1994. Danny DeVito starred in his debut movie, Renaissance Man, and two years later, Wahlberg landed his first significant role in Fear. Shortly after, he received more widespread acclaim for his acting and the characters he played, and he progressed to major films in American cinema. Wahlberg has appeared in everything from comedies to action films.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (“Suicide Squad,”), Jackie Earle Haley (“Little Children,” “The First Lady”), Alice Lee (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”), and Jessica De Gouw (“The Crown”) are also featured in the cast.
In Los Angeles, The ensemble of Netflix’s spy thriller “Our Man from Jersey,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry, has added veteran actor JK Simmons.
The filming for the Netflix spy thriller began last summer around New Jersey. Jersey City later hosted Bayonne, Kearny, and Paterson, all other celebrities, for their respective schedules.
This won’t be Berry’s first time working with Netflix. With the streaming service’s film “Bruised,” the A-lister made her feature film directing debut. She spent 2019 in Newark and Atlantic City filming the fighter movie, so she’s no stranger to showcasing her acting prowess in the Garden State.
What’s the status of Our Man From Jersey’s production?
The Croatian Audiovisual Center could only confirm a production with the working title “The Union” was filmed in the nation in September because the producers have submitted for Croatia’s 25% cash rebate under that name.
Additionally, they claimed that 250 Croatian film industry specialists had been working on the production for 12 days straight in Istria, with interruptions for location changes. The movie is being service-produced by Pakt Media in Croatia.
Parts of the Mark Wahlberg movie were filmed in Trieste and London earlier this year. In addition, the cities of Pula and Rovinj, both in the coastal region of Istria, and several smaller localities, including Kanfanar, Dvigrad, Rakalj, and Marana, served as filming sites in Croatia.
The film crew relocated from Croatia to Slovenia in late September, where they will continue filming in the adjacent Slovenian town of Piran. As per sources, the shooting for the film has ended, and it is all set to release anytime soon in 2023. However, the final release date for the film has yet to be revealed.
