Mark Wahlberg Is Barely Recognizable After Drastic Transformation for New Project

Mark Wahlberg is back on the big screen in another action-packed flick, but audiences might struggle to recognize him.

In a series of promotional photos reposted to X from Wahlberg's movie Flight Risk, the 53-year-old actor has an all-new, mostly hairless look, with a prominent bald spot on the top of his head.

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The Ted star was also sporting one bloody gash on his forehead and another on his nose.

Social media users couldn't help but poke fun at the star in the comments.

"He will make this hairstyle popular," predicted one X user.

"Marky Mark going for the Oscar with that hairline," somebody else quipped.

"We've entered the Old Man Mark part of Wahlberg's career roles," a different fan pointed out.

"Dang bro! Thats what MW look like on the other timeline where he didn’t become a successful Hollywood actor," yet another commenter teased.

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Wahlberg gave his followers a sneak peek from the hair and makeup chair in his Instagram Stories on Thursday, Jan. 23, posting a snap that showed him getting fake blood applied to his nose.

Earlier this month, on Jan. 2, he shared a video depicting the process of having his head shaved for the Mel Gibson-directed movie.

"Check out @flightriskmovie 🥸🔥🎥🎬 keeping it real🥸 no bald cap🥸🥸 NO CAP🔥," he wrote in the caption.

In the short clip, Wahlberg looked resigned as a hair stylist took a razor to his scalp.

“F--k you lookin’ at?” he asked while glaring at the camera, adding, “It’s gonna come back."

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