Mark Wahlberg Offered Role in Star Trek, Deal Fell Through Due to Hilarious Issue

When Mark Wahlberg was offered a role in the “Star Trek” franchise as Captain Kirk’s father, he turned it down for a funny reason. He admitted in an interview with Total Film that he struggled with the sci-fi terms and language in the script. As someone who wasn’t really into science fiction and had only seen the original “Star Wars” once, the dialogue didn’t quite click for him.

Although Wahlberg missed out on the opportunity to join the “Star Trek” universe, the film he would have been a part of was a huge success. The 2009 reboot received high ratings from critics and audiences alike, and it became a box office hit. While Wahlberg may not be diving into sci-fi roles, he’s been making waves in the comedy genre, especially with his films on Netflix.

Even though Wahlberg was originally considered for the role of George Kirk, which eventually went to Chris Hemsworth, he still acknowledges the great job that director J.J. Abrams did with the “Star Trek” reboot. Wahlberg has since been working on some popular streaming projects, showcasing his versatility in the industry. Despite missing out on “Star Trek,” Wahlberg continues to carve out a successful career for himself.