Mark Wahlberg Headlines 'Play Dirty' Heist Thriller on Prime Video

Play Dirty is a 2025 action thriller available on Prime Video, centered on a professional thief named Parker, played by Mark Wahlberg, who orchestrates a high-stakes heist involving a long-lost treasure after being betrayed and left for dead. The film, directed by Shane Black and based on Donald E. Westlake's Parker book series, features a cast including LaKeith Stanfield as Grofield, Parker's eccentric accomplice, and Rosa Salazar as Zen, the betrayer who reluctantly teams up with Parker. The plot involves a complex robbery that pits the crew against the New York mob and a Latin American dictator, blending elaborate gunplay with black comedy and quippy dialogue characteristic of Shane Black's style. Supporting roles include seasoned actors Tony Shalhoub and Keegan-Michael Key. The movie has received positive reviews for being exciting and well-paced, with praise for its blend of action and humor. Play Dirty continues the trend of Shane Black's successful crime capers, showcasing a frosty anti-hero in a fresh, comic light.