Feb 8 - Wahlberg Confirms Being Approached To Star in 'The Departed' Sequel

[Nasen]

Mark Wahlberg has confirmed reports he has been approached to star in a sequel and a prequel to the violent crime thriller and Oscar contender The Departed. The film's writer William Monahan has already started work on the sequel, which focuses on the rogue police officer played by Wahlberg.

The 35-year-old, who is up for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in the 2006 thriller, tells EmpireOnline, "They told me they wanted to try to do it and I said, 'Well, I enjoyed playing the character.' They're talking about bringing in Robert De Niro to play a senator or a congressman.

You know, the corruption obviously going deeper and higher up the ranks - reaching up the political chain. So it'll be fun. And if it's a success, they're gonna do a prequel and bring everyone back…make it a trilogy."

Source: IMDB.com

[V4D3R]

sick

[Twan18]

There's no need for a sequel.

[ethan20]

There's no need for a sequel.

/agree

Just a prequel would be better with no sequel. All you would really need is wahlberg, De Niro, and nicholson.

[RyanP853]

That sounds like the coolest idea ever..If they could bring everyone back for the 3rd.

[Mr.X]

Brillant idea if it was a prequel Loved the movie

[Chris]

I liked the movie and think that this has potential.

[Jaycen]

sick. hes a good actor

[yoskywosky]

That sounds like the coolest idea ever..If they could bring everyone back for the 3rd.

except they all pretty much die in the first one...so? no

[dtweezy1088]

i like that they are going to elaborate more on wahlberg's character. i wish they did it more in the departed. it seems like there wasn't enough of him.

[rolemodel247]

as long as marty is down it should be good