Move over Ryan Gosling because Mark Wahlberg is taking your spot in 'The Lovely Bones.'
The Peter Jackson directed film is based on the best selling book by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones is the story of a 14-year-old girl from suburban Pennsylvania who is murdered by her neighbor. She tells the story from Heaven, showing the lives of the people around her and how they have changed all while attempting to get someone to find her lost body.
Wahlberg will take the role of Jack Salmon, the grieving father of Abigail. Also starring in the film is Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon and Michael Imperioli.
Gosling had gained 20 pounds for the role but walked out due to creative differences. After reading the script Wahlberg immediately stepped forward.
They will begin shooting today in Pennsylvania.
