Mark Wahlberg Shares His Plan to Gain 30 Pounds for His Latest Role

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Mark Wahlberg is starting a new diet and exercise regime! The 49-year-old actor has been preparing for his new role as a boxer-turned-priest in the film Father Stu and discussed his busy schedule during a virtual appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday (April 8). Mark told host Jimmy Kimmel that the upcoming film requires a pretty drastic transformation. “After we do the boxing scenes, I get to put on as much weight as possible over the course of the film, so I’m challenging myself to put on 30 pounds in the next six weeks,” Mark explained.

The actor, who’s known for his toned physique, said he was looking forward to taking a break from his intense workout routine and strict diet. “They want me to do it as healthy as possible and