newly released<\/a> trailer playing infamous mafia hit man Gregory Scarpa \u2014 and although his famous physique remains in place, a set of facial prosthetics drastically alter his appearance.<\/p>\nThe actor appears to be wearing a nose prosthetic, as well as a bulky dark wig complete with retro sideburns for the edgy role.<\/p>\n
The Planet of the Apes actor also seems to be sporting a wider jawline for his remarkable transformation into the mob hit man, who was also known as the Grim Reaper and the Mad Hatter.<\/p>\n
Wahlberg, 55, is seen in the trailer wearing a variety of 1960s styles \u2014 but his white tank top with a gold chain stands out as the one that could possibly identify him, despite the dramatic transformation.<\/p>\n
The crime thriller follows a Black FBI agent (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) as he investigates the murders of prominent civil rights figures alongside Wahlberg\u2019s Scarpa in 1960s Mississippi.<\/p>\n
Filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, and inspired by a true story, the plot thickens as they find themselves blurring the lines between justice and vengeance during an intense hunt.<\/p>\n
\u201cExcited to share the trailer for my new film By Any Means, based on a true story,\u201d the actor wrote via Facebook earlier this week, noting that the film will hit theatres in September.<\/p>\n
Fans sounded off about the upcoming flick \u2014 and Wahlberg\u2019s altered appearance \u2014 in the comments thread, with one person writing, \u201cConsider me officially \u2018booked and busy\u2019 the second this hits theatres.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another wrote, \u201cgoing all Al Capone on this one! I\u2019m In!\u201d while a third joked, \u201cWhy the nose? I cant unsee it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wahlberg isn\u2019t the first actor to undergo rigorous efforts to conceal their natural appearance for a film.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, on the set of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol in London, Johnny Depp stunned fans with his transformation into the iconic holiday miser.<\/p>\n
In April, David Duchovny was spotted in a black sequin skirt and blond wig while filming for Andrew Jay Cohen\u2019s upcoming Soapbox in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
And prior to that, in October 2025, Jonah Hill was caught looking unrecognisable in retro clothing and a slimmed down appearance on the Los Angeles set of Cut Off with Kirsten Wiig.<\/p>\n
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