In latest news from Hollywood, Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he will be reprising his role of Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan in the sequel to the 2022 adventure movie, Uncharted which also features Tom Holland in a central role. The film which was adapted from a popular video game, followed the story of Holland’s protagonist who is assigned by Wahlberg’s character to find a treasure. The film also had Antonio Banderas as the antagonist.
While the Shooter star expressed excitement on getting Uncharted 2 off the ground, fans around the world who were disappointed with the film, did not share his enthusiasm. Following this update, netizens were brutally honest on social media regarding the sequel and even called for Holland to be recast apart from demanding that the film be scrapped.
Mark Wahlberg Is Excited About Uncharted 2
In 2022, Mark Wahlberg starred in the adventure film Uncharted which was based on a popular video game. The film made $407 million at the box office and became the 5th highest-grossing film to have been adapted from a video game. In latest news, The Departed star recently updated fans that a sequel to the film is in the works. While Wahlberg did not reveal too many details, he spoke to Screen Rant about receiving the confirmatory call regarding the reprisal of his role.
“Actually, I just got a call today that they got the script in. I can’t grow a real beard and mustache, but they said, ‘Start growing your mustache. It’s gonna take awhile’. I’d be interested to see what the story’s like, and where that adventure takes us. But I’m excited; I know audiences really loved the first one, so we’ll see.”
While Wahlberg indicated that the first film touched a chord with audiences, it received only a 40% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It now remains to be seen how the sequel progresses, taking into account the mixed responses the original garnered.
Fans Are Sceptical About Mark Wahlberg’s Uncharted 2
While Mark Wahlberg’s video game adaptation Uncharted received a 90% audience rating in Rotten Tomatoes, there were groups of viewers who did not fancy the film at all. Despite it being a technical success, many aspects failed to impress certain fans. With the latest news of a sequel featuring Wahlberg, displeased netizens stormed social media to record their brutal responses.
Some fans believed that Tom Hollland who is generally a fan favorite, was the weakest link and needed to be recast in the film. Others disagreed and felt that Wahlberg did not do justice to his character while the first film did nothing to warrant a sequel. Many viewers expressed their opinion that Uncharted 2 is a big mistake and must be shelved.
Nathan Drake needs to be recasted if they want these movies to work.
— Tyler (@tylerrlarocca) February 22, 2024
Hard pass
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) February 22, 2024
It’s too bad they didn’t directly adapt the story from the first Uncharted game. It would have been infinitely better than the tripe they made. I have little confidence their second outing will improve the series.
— Ride_Guy (@RideGuy96) February 22, 2024
Mark please don’t answer that call
— Joel “Bam” Watts (@Bamalam) February 22, 2024
how unfortunate
— Craig (@CS11__) February 22, 2024
Tom Holland is not the problem whatsoever Mark Wahlberg on the other hand was and is still a terrible choice for Sully
— Blitzsinger52 (@blitzsinger52) February 22, 2024
While there are still sections of viewers who are fans of the film and believe that Wahlberg and Holland, if he is on board, can pull off another success, the negative responses to the sequel could affect the hype of the film as it gets into production.
Uncharted is available for rent on Apple TV.
