Mark Wahlberg rejects a $2 billion Disney offer in a surprising and confident move, citing a firm refusal to be associated with the company’s growing “wokeness.”
“I’m done. There’s no way I’m going to work with them again. I don’t need that woke ideology in my life,” Wahlberg reportedly told sources close to the project during a heated phone call, where he allegedly also threw his protein shake to emphasize his point. The move sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry, sparking discussions from gym locker rooms to corporate boardrooms about whether Wahlberg’s rejection was a principled stance or the latest chapter in Hollywood’s growing cultural divide.
The $2 billion Disney project, rumored to be a mix between The Avengers and Frozen, was set to have Wahlberg in the lead role as a morally conflicted snowplow driver who discovers his true superpowers while battling an army of misunderstood eco-friendly polar bears. According to internal sources, the film was expected to break new ground in Disney’s cinematic universe, intertwining themes of climate change, corporate responsibility, and an emotional subplot about inclusive snowman communities.
With Wahlberg at the helm, the film was destined to attract audiences from all demographics. After all, Wahlberg’s unique blend of muscles, courage, and occasional religious fervor has made him a fan favorite for decades. But in an unexpected turn, the project now faces an uncertain future.
So, what exactly was the “wokeness” that Wahlberg found so unbearable?
“Well, for starters, they wanted me to wear a rainbow-colored snowplow uniform. I said, ‘No, that’s not happening. My snowplow is made in America and it’s red, white, and blue.’ They also wanted to replace my sidekick, who was supposed to be a golden retriever named Patriot, with a pansexual, gender-fluid penguin,” Wahlberg reportedly told a close friend during a golf game at an undisclosed location. “Come on, there’s a limit to what one can tolerate.”
Wahlberg’s resistance to the supposed script changes didn’t stop there. According to other sources, the studio also planned for his character to attend a sensitivity seminar led by none other than Olaf from Frozen, who had recently been transformed into a social justice activist and climate advocate.
“That’s where I drew the line,” Wahlberg confessed to a personal trainer at a local gym. “I’m totally for saving the planet, but I’m not going to take orders from a talking snowman who can’t even keep his head on straight.”
Wahlberg’s decision to turn down a $2 billion payday has already ignited a fierce debate over the growing divide between traditional Hollywood action stars and the industry’s push for inclusion. While Wahlberg has never shied away from controversy, whether for his love of Catholicism or his early 2000s pop-rap career, this latest move has rebranded him as a champion for what many see as the anti-woke audience.
Critics of Disney’s recent direction argue that the company has strayed too far from its roots. They claim the days of simple stories about mermaids and space cowboys are gone, replaced by narratives that bombard audiences with messages about social justice, identity politics, and sustainability. For some, Disney’s shift represents a necessary reflection of today’s world; for others, like Wahlberg, it’s an out-of-control “wokeness.”
