Before Mark Wahlberg: 6 Hollywood stars who also filmed in M’sia
Hollywood production interest in Malaysia is growing, with Mark Wahlberg recently filming in Penang. The article highlights several major international films that have utilized Malaysia's diverse landscapes and architecture as filming locations.
Why it matters
International film productions provide significant cultural and economic exposure to Malaysia's tourism and creative sectors.
Photos and videos of Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg filming Netflix's 'The Big Fix' in Penang quickly went viral. (AI-enhanced pic)
PETALING JAYA: If you've been scrolling through social media over the past few days, chances are you've seen footage of Mark Wahlberg walking the streets of George Town together with British actor Riz Ahmed for Netflix's upcoming thriller “The Big Fix”.
The production has transformed parts of Penang into a bustling movie set, with roads temporarily closed, camera crews lining heritage streets, and curious onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of Wahlberg and Ahmed.
Even a humble Perodua Kelisa can be seen enjoying an unexpected moment in the Hollywood spotlight.
From Kuala Lumpur's historical architecture to Sarawak's lush rainforests, Malaysia has doubled as everything from 19th-century Siam and colonial Vietnam to the backdrop of a Marvel blockbuster over the decades.
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