Shane Black Returns After 7 Years: Mark Wahlberg Stars as Legendary Thief in "Play Dirty" — First Trailer Drops!

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Seven years after his last film, 2018's "The Predator," "Iron Man 3" director Shane Black is making a powerful return this fall with his long-anticipated project, "Play Dirty." The first trailer for the film dropped tonight.

Black co-wrote the screenplay with Chuck Mondry and Anthony Bagarozzi, the writing team behind the recent "Road House" remake. The star-studded cast features Nat Wolff, Mark Wahlberg, Keegan-Michael Key, Rosa Salazar, Thomas Jane, Tony Shalhoub, and LaKeith Stanfield. "Play Dirty" is set to premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on October 1.

※ Watch the first trailer below ▼

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The story of "Play Dirty" centers on Parker, the notorious professional thief created by acclaimed novelist Donald E. Westlake. The character has been adapted for Hollywood numerous times over the decades, with notable portrayals including Lee Marvin in "Point Blank," Mel Gibson in "Payback," and Jason Statham in "Parker."

The official synopsis describes an experienced thief planning the biggest heist of his life. Parker teams up with Grofield, Zen, and a highly skilled crew, engaging in a fierce battle of wits against the New York mob.