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British Television and film director Simon Cellan Jones is sharing insights into working with the Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg. The duo has recently collaborated for the Apple TV+ originalThe Family Plan. The movie follows a former assassin trying to protect his family while keeping his past a secret from them. Along with the 2023 action comedy, they have also collaborated for the upcoming adventure filmArthur the King.While Baltasar Kormákur was initially hired to direct the movie, he had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jones opened up about working back-to-back withThe Departeractor as he commended him for his undeniable star power.
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Simon Cellan Jones Reflects on Working with Mark Wahlberg
The Family PlandirectorSimon Cellan Jonesshared how working on the upcoming filmArthur the Kingallowed him to witnessMark Wahlberg’scharm and professionalism as an actor. The filmmaker described him not only as a movie star but also as an exceptional and brilliant collaborator.
“I love working with someone as good as Mark. I don’t want to sound like too much of a fanboy, but he’s a movie star for a reason. He’s also just utterly brilliant to work with. He’s fun, applied, and committed.”
He also recalled meeting the actor a few times but shared that working onThe Family Mangave him the opportunity to know him much better. Talking about their upcoming movie, the filmmaker said thatArthur the Kingis a“slightly smaller movie.”
Jones even described him as the“hardest working man in showbiz,”claiming that the actor is really excited about making more movies in Las Vegas, where he has been working a lot lately.“He does all sorts of stuff like that. He is working a lot in the city of Las Vegas,”he toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
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Simon Cellan Jones Says Mark Wahlberg is Easy to Work With
Based on Mikael Lindnord’s bookArthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home,Simon Cellan Jones and Mark Wahlberg’s upcoming movie,Arthur the King, follows an adventure racer who adopts a stray dog to join him on his epic endurance through the Dominion Republic.
During an interview withMovieWeb, the film’s director praised the actor Mark Wahlberg for his dedication and professionalism. Jones shared that theUnchartedstar is a“really easy”and “exciting actor to work with.”He also said that the 52-year-old actor always wants to give his best and has done the same forArthur the Kingas well.
The Family Planis available on AppleTV+.
Arthur the Kingis set to release on June 02, 2025.
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
