Mark Wahlberg recently revealed his experience working on the star-studded movie 'The Departed' alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Martin Scorsese. In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Wahlberg admitted that he was originally supposed to play a different role in the film and was initially 'pissed off' about his character, Sergeant Dignam. However, Wahlberg eventually understood Martin Scorsese's point of view and is glad he played the part of Dignam. The movie went on to earn Wahlberg an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. [e8f2a02a]
Wahlberg's character, Sergeant Dignam, was a key part of the film's ensemble cast, which also included Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, and Kevin Corrigan. Wahlberg did not elaborate on payment details for his role. 'The Departed' is a crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and is known for its gripping storyline and stellar performances. [e8f2a02a]