Mel Gibson says he wasn't surprised Mark Wahlberg faced resistance making 'Father Stu': 'People want it'
April 15, 2022 at 02:00 AM EDT
"Father Stu" is based on the real-life Father Stuart Long, who leaned on faith during tough times. Long passed away in 2014 at age 50. Mark Wahlberg, a devout Catholic, also serves as a producer for the biopic.