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==Production==
==Production==
The film was first publicly announced in 2016, when Wahlberg revealed that he was working on a [[biopic]] about Long with screenwriter [[David O. Russell]].<ref name="screencrush2016">{{cite web|first=Emma|last=Stefansky|title=Mark Wahlberg Is Back with David O. Russell for a Father Stu Movie|date=September 21, 2016|website=ScreenCrush|url=https://screencrush.com/mark-wahlberg-david-o-russell-father-stu-movie/|access-date=August 7, 2021}}</ref> Wahlberg first heard about Long's story while out to dinner with two priests.<ref name="ncr21122">[https://www.ncregister.com/interview/mark-wahlberg-talks-father-stu-with-raymond-arroyo Mark Wahlberg Talks ‘Father Stu’ With Raymond Arroyo]</ref> Wahlberg "millions and millions of dollars" of his own into the project, mostly due to the shoot going over schedule and the rights to music.<ref>https://www.insider.com/mark-wahlberg-father-stu-spent-millions-own-money-interview-2022-4?amp</ref><ref name="ncr21122"/> Ross wrote the script then signed on as director in her directorial debut.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mark-wahlberg-mel-gibson-father-stuart-long-4152685/ Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson Reteam for Story of Boxer-Turned-Priest Stuart Long (Exclusive)]</ref>
The film was first publicly announced in 2016, when Wahlberg revealed that he was working on a [[biopic]] about Long with screenwriter [[David O. Russell]].<ref name="screencrush2016">{{cite web|first=Emma|last=Stefansky|title=Mark Wahlberg Is Back with David O. Russell for a Father Stu Movie|date=September 21, 2016|website=ScreenCrush|url=https://screencrush.com/mark-wahlberg-david-o-russell-father-stu-movie/|access-date=August 7, 2021}}</ref> Wahlberg first heard about Long's story while out to dinner with two priests.<ref name="ncr21122">[https://www.ncregister.com/interview/mark-wahlberg-talks-father-stu-with-raymond-arroyo Mark Wahlberg Talks ‘Father Stu’ With Raymond Arroyo]</ref> Wahlberg put "millions and millions of dollars" of his own money into the project, mostly due to the shoot going over schedule and the rights to music.<ref>https://www.insider.com/mark-wahlberg-father-stu-spent-millions-own-money-interview-2022-4?amp</ref><ref name="ncr21122"/> Ross wrote the script then signed on as director in her directorial debut.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mark-wahlberg-mel-gibson-father-stuart-long-4152685/ Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson Reteam for Story of Boxer-Turned-Priest Stuart Long (Exclusive)]</ref>


The film was shot in Los Angeles in just 30 days in May 2021.<ref name=setphoto /><ref name="ncr21122"/> Wahlberg intentionally gained {{convert|30|lb|kg}} in six weeks to portray Long, consuming up to 7,000 calories a day.<ref>[https://www.today.com/popculture/mark-wahlberg-looks-unrecognizable-set-new-movie-about-father-stu-t219319 Mark Wahlberg looks unrecognizable on set of new movie]</ref>
The film was shot in Los Angeles in just 30 days in May 2021.<ref name=setphoto /><ref name="ncr21122"/> Wahlberg intentionally gained {{convert|30|lb|kg}} in six weeks to portray Long, consuming up to 7,000 calories a day.<ref>[https://www.today.com/popculture/mark-wahlberg-looks-unrecognizable-set-new-movie-about-father-stu-t219319 Mark Wahlberg looks unrecognizable on set of new movie]</ref>

Revision as of 15:57, 13 April 2022

Father Stu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRosalind Ross
Written byRosalind Ross
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJacques Jouffret
Edited byJeffrey M. Werner
Music byDickon Hinchliffe[1]
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release dates
  • April 5, 2022 (2022-04-05) (Cinemark Helena)
  • April 13, 2022 (2022-04-13) (United States)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Father Stu is a 2022 American biographical drama film written and directed by Rosalind Ross.[2][3][4] It is based on the true-life story of boxer-turned-priest Stuart Long.[2] It is also Ross's feature directorial debut.[5] The film stars Mark Wahlberg, who also serves as a producer of the film.[6] Colleen Camp serves as one of the executive producers of the film.[7]

Father Stu was released in the United States on April 13, 2022, during Holy Week.

Premise

The film follows the true-life story of Father Stuart Long (1963–2014),[8] a boxer-turned-Catholic priest suffering from inclusion body myositis.[9]

Cast

Production

The film was first publicly announced in 2016, when Wahlberg revealed that he was working on a biopic about Long with screenwriter David O. Russell.[9] Wahlberg first heard about Long's story while out to dinner with two priests.[13] Wahlberg put "millions and millions of dollars" of his own money into the project, mostly due to the shoot going over schedule and the rights to music.[14][13] Ross wrote the script then signed on as director in her directorial debut.[15]

The film was shot in Los Angeles in just 30 days in May 2021.[7][13] Wahlberg intentionally gained 30 pounds (14 kg) in six weeks to portray Long, consuming up to 7,000 calories a day.[16]

Release

The film was released in theaters on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. It was originally set to be released on Friday, April 15, 2022.[17] The film had its world premiere at the Cinemark Theaters in Helena, Montana, on April 5, 2022.[18]

Reception

Box office projections

In the United States and Canada, Father Stu is projected to gross $4–9 million over its five-day opening weekend.[19]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 46% based on 35 reviews, with an average rating of 5.3/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Mark Wahlberg is hard-working but miscast in Father Stu, an issue compounded by the way the movie fumbles its fact-based story."[20] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 43 out of 100 based on nine critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[21]

References

  1. ^ "Dickon Hinchliffe Scoring Rosalind Ross' 'Father Stu'". Film Music Reporter. February 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (March 22, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg To Star in Faith-Based Film 'Stu' With Rosalind Ross Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Stu". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 12, 2021). "Jacki Weaver Joins Mark Wahlberg In Faith-Based Film 'Stu'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Welsh, Daniel (May 4, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg Shows Off Body Transformation After Deliberately Gaining Weight For Film Role". HuffPost. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Sharf, Zack (July 16, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg Transformed for New Film by Eating 11,000 Calories a Day for Two Weeks". IndieWire. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Fuge, Jon (May 24, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg Is Almost Unrecognizable After Weight Gain in First Father Stu Set Photos". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  8. ^ "Fr. Stuart Long, age 50, of Helena". Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Stefansky, Emma (September 21, 2016). "Mark Wahlberg Is Back with David O. Russell for a Father Stu Movie". ScreenCrush. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  10. ^ Ortega Law, Jeannie (March 27, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg to produce, star in faith-based film 'Stu'". The Christian Post. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Ross, Martha (July 14, 2021). "Trump-saluting Mel Gibson is far from canceled: 7 movies coming, maybe 'Lethal Weapon 5'". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  12. ^ Campbell, Scott (April 10, 2021). "Mark Wahlberg Reveals He's Putting on 30 Pounds for Upcoming 'Father Stu' Biopic". Collider. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c Mark Wahlberg Talks ‘Father Stu’ With Raymond Arroyo
  14. ^ https://www.insider.com/mark-wahlberg-father-stu-spent-millions-own-money-interview-2022-4?amp
  15. ^ Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson Reteam for Story of Boxer-Turned-Priest Stuart Long (Exclusive)
  16. ^ Mark Wahlberg looks unrecognizable on set of new movie
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 25, 2022). "Sony Pictures Moves Mark Wahlberg Pic Father Stu To Wednesday Before Easter – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  18. ^ https://www.ktvh.com/news/montana-premiere-of-father-stu
  19. ^ Robbins, Shawn (March 18, 2022). "Long Range Box Office Forecast: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and Father Stu". Boxoffice Pro. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  20. ^ "Father Stu (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  21. ^ "Father Stu Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
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