Grabbing $30 Million, Mark Wahlberg Once Surpassed Will Smith & Ryan Reynolds to Become Netflix’s Highest Paid Actor

Published 04/28/2023, 4:30 PM EDT

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Mark Wahlberg is perhaps one of the most famous men in Hollywood today. Over the years, we have witnessed how the actor has carved a niche out for himself in the film industry. While the debate for the best actor has always been a topic of contention, Wahlberg surely makes a convincing contender for the title. His achievements in the acting field are above par and a number of actors look up to him today. And previously, Wahlberg broke another record as he dethroned Will Smith and Ryan Reynolds as the highest paid actor.

Throughout his career, Mark Wahlberg has raised the bar for movies with his incredible acting performances. The Ted star’s versatility has helped him make a name in different genres he has experimented in. The actor further cemented himself in the streaming market as well. It might surprise you to know, but a few years ago the American actor pocketed a $30 million for his Netflix movie, Spenser Confidential, as reported by Variety.

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Back in 2020, the American actor surpassed Ryan Reynolds as the highest paid actor on Netflix. Previously, the Deadpool star took home a staggering $27 million for his movie 6 Underground. However, Will Smith could have easily taken over the mantle of the highest paid actor. Surprising as it sounds, the Men In Black actor’s pay cheque for Bright 2 was supposedly $35 million. However, owing to his Oscar controversy, the actor missed out on the opportunity.

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Meanwhile, Wahlberg’s massive pay cheque was surely justified. The action comedy film took the world by storm shortly after its release. The streamer surely made a fortune with Wahlberg as Spenser Confidential was Netflix’s most successful original film, with almost 85 million views in just four weeks of its release. As reported by Forbes, Wahlberg’s film spent a record 18 days atop the Top 10 list.

All this success makes one wonder if the Netflix flick will see a sequel.

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Will there be a sequel for Mark Wahlberg starrer Spenser Confidential?

Spenser Confidential follows the story of Wahlberg as a Boston cop who ends up in prison for assaulting one of his senior officers. Apart from Wahlberg, the action comedy movie also featured Winston Duke and Iliza Shlesinger. The film also marks the fifth collaboration between Wahlberg and director Peter Berg. Owing to the immaculate chemistry the duo share, it seems like Spenser Confidential is likely to get a sequel.

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Not long ago, director Berg shed some light on whether the Netflix 0riginal will be getting a sequel. As per reports by Collider, Berg revealed that a sequel is much more than a possibility.

Have you watched the movie? Let us know your reviews on the film in the comments below.

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Hamza Qazi

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Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine.

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