Mark Wahlberg says that he was draw to Broken City because he found the story fascinating and it reminded him of the thrillers he grew up watching.
The actor teams up with Oscar winner Russell Crowe for the crime/drama from Allen Hughes.
Wahlberg plays an ex-cop in the film who gets sucked into a world of politics and double-crossing.
Speaking to Flicks and Bits the actor said: "The script reminded me of those smart, character-driven crime thrillers that I grew up watching and loving.
"You're trying to figure who's going to do what, and to who? I just thought it was one of those very complicated page-turners.
"I found the story fascinating, and I love the fact that Billy is unapologetic. He does whatever it takes to right the wrong he committed years ago.
"From his private detective agency in Brooklyn he watches what's going on in the city and the life that he used to have, and he misses that."
Broken City is just one of the movies that we will be seeing Wahlberg in this year as he is set to star in Lone Survivor, Pain and Gain and 2 Guns.
He is set to return to the role of John Bennett with Ted 2 while he is also taking over the central role in the Transformers franchise.
Broken City is released 1st March.
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