Mark Wahlberg's debut streaming film is hidden on Netflix, boasting an intriguing connection to a popular Apple TV Plus series.
Marc Maron, the versatile comedian, actor, and podcaster, is set to appear in the upcoming sports drama "Stick" on Apple TV+. This isn't the first time Maron has ventured into the world of film, as he has been involved in a variety of projects over the years.
In "Stick," Maron plays Mitts, a veteran Hollywood actor who provides comic relief with his dry, sarcastic lines. The show also stars Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a former pro golfer working in a sporting goods store. Peter Dager plays Santi, a 17-year-old golfing prodigy who needs a coach.
Maron's character in "Stick" is a key factor in the show's chemistry, bringing the big laughs that audiences have come to expect from him. Interestingly, this isn't Wilson's only project; he also stars in the film "Stick," playing a former pro golfer who is working in a sporting goods store.
While "Stick" is a new venture for Maron, he has a rich history in the film industry. He starred as a pawnshop owner in the comedy film "Sword of Trust" (2019), appeared in the gritty origin story "Joker" (2019) as the Joker's lawyer, and played publicist Ron Oberman opposite Johnny Flynn's young David Bowie in "Stardust" (2020). Maron also portrayed record executive Jerry Wexler in the biopic "Respect" (2021) about Aretha Franklin and voiced Mr. Snake in the animated comedy "The Bad Guys" (2022). He is set to reprise his role as Mr. Snake in the sequel "The Bad Guys 2" (2025).
Maron has also made a significant impact on television, starring in the comedy series "Maron" (2013–2016), an anthology series "Easy" (2016–2019) about Chicagoans, and the women's wrestling show drama "GLOW" (2017–2019).
In addition to "Stick," Maron is currently working on the indie comedy "In Memoriam," where he plays a veteran Hollywood actor dealing with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Meanwhile, in the world of streaming, actors like Adam Sandler, Eddie Murphy, Millie Bobby Brown, John Cena, and Mark Wahlberg have become regulars in original films on platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Wahlberg, for instance, made his first Netflix appearance with "Spenser Confidential," a crime mystery buddy-cop film where he plays an ex-cop investigating the murder of former police colleagues. Maron appeared in this film as Wayne Cosgrove, a reporter on The Boston Globe.
Interestingly, "Spenser Confidential" was Wahlberg's first Netflix original film, released five years ago, while Netflix began making movies in 2015 with "Beasts Of No Nation" as their first original film. Prime Video followed suit in 2016, also releasing original films.
As for "Stick," there's no information about when filming for the new season will start or when it will be released. However, fans of Maron and Wilson are eagerly awaiting this new collaboration.
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- Marc Maron's upcoming character in the Apple TV+ series "Stick" is Mitts, a veteran Hollywood actor who brings comedic relief with his witty lines.
- In addition to "Stick," Maron is currently working on the indie comedy "In Memoriam," where he plays a veteran Hollywood actor dealing with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
- Maron has a rich history in the film industry, having appeared in films such as "Sword of Trust" (2019), "Joker" (2019), "Stardust" (2020), "Respect" (2021), and "The Bad Guys" (2022), among others.
- Maron also has a presence on television, having starred in series like "Maron," "Easy," and "GLOW."
- Mark Wahlberg, another prominent actor, has made a significant impact on streaming platforms, with his first Netflix original film being "Spenser Confidential," released in 2020.
- Netflix began making movies in 2015 with "Beasts Of No Nation," while Prime Video followed suit in 2016.
- Despite no official release date, fans of Marc Maron and Owen Wilson are eagerly anticipating the new collaboration in the Apple TV+ series "Stick."
