Los Angeles, Sep 27 (NationPress) The renowned Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has shared what he believes to be the cornerstone of his career achievements, emphasizing that it is discipline.

The 54-year-old star, known for his early morning rituals and strict fitness regimen, stated in an interview with Extra: "Discipline has granted me numerous wonderful opportunities in my life. It is something I attribute to all my successes, both on a personal and professional level… I encourage everyone to adopt it."

Wahlberg’s latest film, Play Dirty, is a thrilling heist movie, and he expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with director Shane Black, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.

He elaborated: "This project draws from some truly remarkable and cherished source material… Having the chance to interpret it myself alongside someone like Shane Black, who added a great deal of humor, made it a fantastic experience."

"The clever banter, intriguing dialogue, and unexpected plot twists surrounding their heist were particularly captivating," he added.

Throughout his career, Wahlberg has starred in notable films like Boogie Nights, Planet of the Apes, and The Italian Job.

He also mentioned his desire to revisit the 1996 psychological thriller Fear, stating: "If I could portray the father in Fear, I would love to, considering my experiences with my daughters now."

In a candid moment, Wahlberg admitted to feeling "terrified" about his role in Boogie Nights.

Portraying adult film star Dirk Diggler in the 1997 period drama initially intimidated him, as he wished to distance himself from his past as a Calvin Klein model.

The actor, who first rose to fame in the 90s as part of the hip-hop group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, shared with Variety: "I was scared because the pitch was challenging. It sounded unappealing to me, like the concept of a guy and a teddy bear smoking weed. Or playing a porn star."

“I thought, ‘I don’t want to do that.’ I was trying to escape that era. With Showgirls just having come out and flopped, I was hesitant. I had never met director Paul Thomas Anderson at that point.”

"I didn’t watch Hard Eight, but everyone was raving about it, so I read 25 or 30 pages, paused, and waited until I met him. Upon meeting him, everything clicked. I finished the script and was cast in the role. We were both just 25 at the time. It was a wild experience."