Marky Mark in New Orleans?

That’s right! Mark Wahlberg of the “Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch", is filming a new movie here in New Orleans. The movie, Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale, is said to be released, March 16, 2012. This crime thriller began shooting around January 17th and is rumored to continued shooting through until March. Mark Wahlberg will be playing a security guard who is struggling financially. The films plot centers on when he comes upon a very intriguing offer, and now has to decide whether or not to return to his old life of smuggling. The film is still looking for people to appear as extras. So if you’re in the New Orleans area, stop by!

For more information on becoming an extra
http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2011/01/
filmmakers_seeking_new_orleans.html

*Credit to IMDb and Nola.com*