Mark Wahlberg Working on Pete Rose Biopic

Actor says they have a script in development for the controversial baseball player's story.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:08pm

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A stark black silhouette of a baseball player's profile, with a single bright red baseball as the only other visual element, conceptually representing the complex legacy of Pete Rose.A conceptual poster design captures the iconic profile of baseball legend Pete Rose, whose career and legacy remain a source of controversy and debate.Cincinnati Today

Mark Wahlberg revealed that he and his production team are actively developing a biopic about former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose. Wahlberg stated they currently have a script and are speaking to filmmakers about bringing Rose's story to the big screen.

Why it matters

Pete Rose is one of the most controversial figures in baseball history, having been banned from the sport for betting on games as a manager. A high-profile biopic could shed new light on his career and legacy, sparking renewed debate around his exclusion from the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The details

Wahlberg, who has produced several sports-themed films, said the project is in active development with a script already written. The actor did not provide any additional details about the film's plot, timeline, or potential release.

  • The announcement about the Pete Rose biopic was made on April 10, 2026.

The players

Mark Wahlberg

An American actor, producer, businessman, and former rapper who is one of the most popular and recognizable figures in Hollywood.

Pete Rose

A former professional baseball player and manager who is ineligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame due to his lifetime ban from the sport for betting on games.

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What they’re saying

“We've been actively developing (that movie) right now and speaking to filmmakers, so we've got a script,”

— Mark Wahlberg

What’s next

Wahlberg and his production team will continue developing the Pete Rose biopic, including finalizing the script, securing a director, and casting the lead role.

The takeaway

A high-profile biopic about the controversial baseball legend Pete Rose could reignite debates around his exclusion from the Hall of Fame and provide new insight into one of the sport's most polarizing figures.