I admire Ridley Scott: Mark Wahlberg

Los Angeles Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Mark Wahlberg says he is a big fan of filmmaker Ridley Scott and always wanted to work with him.

The actor added that working with Scott on "All the Money in the World" was a "win-win" situation as he got to learn so much from him.

"I was always fascinated by the story (of the film) itself but the real draw was Ridley Scott. I ve always wanted to work with him; we ve been friendly over probably the past 20 years " Wahlberg said in a statement.

"I ve always been a huge fan and I was in the middle of shooting another movie. I had five days in between two films. I checked with my wife just to let her know what a unique opportunity it was to play this particular part and also to work with a guy that I admire so much " he added.

The actor continued: "And when I read the part I was even more eager because it s not the kind of role I usually get to play. Ridley said you know no guns no teddy bears and I didn t beat anybody up. It was nice to play a well-educated guy who does a lot of interesting things for Mr. Getty."

"All The Money In The World" revolves around oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. It follows Getty s grandson John Paul Getty III who was kidnapped by an organised crime regime and his mother Gail s (Michelle Williams) attempts to convince his wealthy grandfather to pay the ransom. Wahlberg is seen as Getty s lawyer.

The film brought to India by PVR Pictures was released on Friday.

Talking about working with Scott Wahlberg said: "To see a guy and to be a guy who is always aspired to make films both in front and behind the camera and get to learn from him it was a win-win for me. I work with him but I also get to learn from him and observe him."

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