Hollywood has officially arrived in Penang!
Yes, you read that right Mark Wahlberg has been spotted filming scenes around Penang, with production taking place on 11 July.
Photos and videos of the actor quickly went viral online, sending fans into excitement as many hoped to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood star in action.
So, What Movie Is He Filming?
The film is called The Big Fix, an upcoming Netflix thriller starring:
Mark Wahlberg
Riz Ahmed
The movie is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, who is known for action-packed films including Everest and Beast.
What Is The Big Fix About?
Inspired by true events, The Big Fix follows a former Interpol officer working with FIFA who discovers a massive international football match-fixing scandal.
What begins as an investigation soon turns into a high-stakes global crime thriller, taking audiences across different countries as the truth behind the scandal unfolds.
Why Is Penang Part Of The Filming?
Although much of the production is based in Sydney, Australia, the story itself travels across multiple locations around the world.
Penang is one of the international filming locations chosen to help create the movies global setting, bringing its streets and scenery onto the big screen.
Can You Spot The Filming Locations?
If you're in Penang over the next few days, you might just find yourself walking past a Hollywood movie set!
But if you do spot the production, remember to:
Respect road closures and restricted areas
Follow instructions from the production crew
Give the cast and crew enough space to work
Who knows your favourite Penang street might soon appear in a Netflix thriller watched by millions worldwide.
