Mark Wahlberg's New Role: Will This Netflix Thriller Be His Biggest Hit?!

Netflix just scored a major win, snapping up "The Operator," an action-packed thriller penned by the increasingly in-demand Harrison Query. And to sweeten the deal? Mark Wahlberg is attached to star. The streaming giant isn't talking specifics, but sources say this was a hotly contested acquisition, with multiple studios vying for the script.

Mark Wahlberg's New Role: Will This Netflix Thrill...

The film promises a high-octane ride. Wahlberg will step into the shoes of a former Tier One Operator leading a double life - a clandestine fixer for the CIA. The real trouble starts when he's tasked with protecting the very person he despises the most, turning the mission into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Think "The Equalizer" meets "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," with a healthy dose of espionage thrown in.

Behind the scenes, we've got Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona from The Picture Company, who are producing alongside Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson through their Municipal Pictures banner. Scott Glassgold and his 12:01 Films are also on board to produce. Query himself will serve as executive producer. The big question now? Who's going to direct this potential blockbuster? The search is officially on.

And speaking of Query, this is turning into a banner year for the writer. Just last week, Netflix greenlit his other action project, "Trigger Point," starring Joel Edgerton, straight to series. Jeremy Saulnier is directing and executive producing that one, with Query pulling double duty as showrunner and executive producer. Seems like Netflix has a lot of faith in Query's ability to deliver the goods.

Wahlberg, fresh off appearances in a string of recent films like "Flight Risk" and "Family Plan," isn't slowing down anytime soon. His plate is overflowing with upcoming projects, including Peter Farrelly’s "Balls Up," the crime thriller "By Any Means," and even an animated "Ted" series. It's safe to say we'll be seeing a lot more of him in the coming years. He's clearly not afraid to mix genres and keep things interesting.

This "Operator" deal is just the latest in a string of successes for Query. Remember the bidding war for his short story "Code Black" earlier this year? Amazon MGM won that one. And his Amazon MGM actioner "Heads of State" already became a streaming hit. It's clear that Hollywood is taking notice of Query's talent for crafting compelling action narratives. He's a writer to watch, no doubt.

The Picture Company, riding high after their Best Picture nomination for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown," also has some exciting projects in the pipeline. They're gearing up to produce the Amazon MGM thriller "Tyrant" starring Charlize Theron, as well as David Gordon Green’s "Supermax" for Miramax. Busy times for them, too!

Finally, let's not forget Scott Glassgold’s 12:01 Films. They've been on a roll, setting up projects all over town, including "Fallen Astronaut" at Apple and "Ripped" starring Dwayne Johnson at 20th Century Studios. Glassgold is also producing a Drew Hancock-helmed adaptation of Query’s bestselling novel, "My Wife And I Bought A Ranch," for Amazon MGM Studios. Talk about being well-connected!