What film and TV fan hasn’t sat back and daydreamed about a reality show that combines America’s two favorite things— “Shark Tank” and Mark Wahlberg? Well, the Hollywood gods have answered our collective prayers and are set to bless us with the upcoming HBO Max series “Wahl Street.”
According to HBO Max, the upcoming streaming service has ordered an 8-episode first season of Mark Wahlberg’s reality show, “Wahl Street.” Not just a clever pun, “Wahl Street” actually does combine the worlds of business and Wahlberg, as the actor is set to show off the entrepreneurial side of his life. There’s also the added wrinkle of hungry entrepreneurs and inventors given the shot at pitching to Wahlberg to see if he will invest, a la “Shark Tank.”
“We’re documenting the ups, the downs, the hits and the misses,” said Wahlberg. “It’s all the real stuff that’s happening while I’m growing my businesses. We’re pulling back the curtain and hopefully it’s an opportunity to inspire other entrepreneurs.”
Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of original non-fiction and kids programming, HBO Max, said, “This series will be an intimate exploration behind the drive that makes Mark Wahlberg one of the most unique stars in entertainment. Mark’s entrepreneurial spirit is fun to watch and we hope to show both the struggle and triumphs of what it takes to succeed.”
Here’s how HBO Max describes the series:
Each episode of WAHL STREET will follow Wahlberg as he navigates his expansive business portfolio, spanning all sectors of commerce ranging from a line of activewear, all-natural, high-performance sports nutrition supplements, television and film production companies, and even a Chevrolet dealership. Each episode will include a diverse group of entrepreneurs and inventors pitching Wahlberg a litany of new opportunities, eager to have Wahlberg endorse or invest in their ideas.
No release date has been set for “Wahl Street” but the series began production in December, so it’s likely that we’ll see the series soon enough on HBO Max.
