Overview

• In a new Extra interview reported Friday, Wahlberg, 54, said self-discipline underpins both his personal and professional life.
• He cited his early wake-ups and rigorous training as habits that reinforce the discipline he recommends to others.
• Wahlberg highlighted Play Dirty as an action-heist thriller and praised director Shane Black for injecting sharper humor.
• He said the film’s appeal lies in its wit, dialogue, and a twist-laden plan for the heist.
• Looking back on his career, he recalled initial fear about taking Boogie Nights and expressed interest in revisiting Fear by playing the dad.