Mark Wahlberg Says He Plans to Leave Hollywood 'Sooner Rather Than Later'

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Mark Wahlberg is getting candid about his future in Hollywood. The 50-year-old actor spoke with ET about his new film Father Stu and revealed why he’s thinking about retiring “sooner rather than later.” Click inside to read more… “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 of his new movie. “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.” When asked directly about his retirement, Mark replied: “Sooner rather than later, probably.” He went on to explain that the projects really have to be worth it in order to justify time away from his family. “It’s gotta be something special to really bring me, you know, to leave home, to leave those guys behind,” he explained.

The actor shares Ella, 18, Michael, 16, Brendan, 13, and Grace, 12 with wife Rhea Durham.

He added, “Because it’s the biggest sacrifice in the making for sure.” He also opened up about losing his mother, Alma, while making the movie. “When losing my mom during the film, she was always someone that I could lean on or rely on,” he said. “To have her there and her support was really incredible.