Mark Wahlberg's New Action Thriller Hires Netflix Director Behind Record-Breaking Crime Movie On Streaming

Published Aug 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Mark Wahlberg's next movie has lined up a director, and it's none other than the filmmaker behind a record-breaking Netflix crime film that came out earlier this year. Deadline reports that Joe Carnahan has signed on as director of The Operator, which will star Wahlberg. More to come... This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movies Mark Wahlberg