Mark Wahlberg on 'Father Stu' and Leaving Hollywood 'Sooner Rather Than Later' (Exclusive)

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Mark Wahlberg is reaching a point in his life where it's becoming harder and harder to leave his family behind for months-long projects, which explains why the actor says the curtain is slowly inching to a close when it comes to his career in Hollywood.The 50-year-old actor spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura at his hometown screening in Boston for his latest film, , where he opened up about family, faith and his acclaimed career as an actor and producer.

Father Stu, the real-life story of a washed-up boxer who finds new purpose as a priest, is a passion project for Wahlberg, a devout Catholic himself who, as a father of four, says he's toeing the line between imparting his faith on his teenage children and not being assertive.

And it's projects like, drenched with substance, that really gets Wahlberg going these days.«I feel like this is starting a new chapter for me in that, now, doing things like this — real substance — can help people,» he said. «I definitely want to focus on making more.

I wouldn't say necessarily just faith-based content but things that will help people. So, hopefully this movie will open a door for not only myself but for lots of other people in Hollywood to make more meaningful content.»Mark Wahlberg and director Rosalind Ross attend a special screening of 'Father Stu' at AMC Boston Commons on April 05, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images For Sony)That being said, when asked when he'll know it's time to leave the bright lights of Hollywood, Wahlberg hinted it's not far off.«Sooner rather than later, probably» Wahlberg said.