Summary

Anyone who has worked with the legendary actor has aJack Nicholsonstory.

Nicholson crafted a particularly menacing villain, but he had help from the history books.

Ultimately, Wahlberg was assured that this role and theopportunity to work with Scorsesewould be beneficial to him.

Custom image of Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg from The Departed

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His instincts proved correct, as he received his first and only acting nomination for his scene-stealing performance.

Mark Wahlberg as Sergeant Dignam pointing a gun at a person offscreen in The Departed

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Jack Nicholson against a red background with a cityline

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An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.

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Mark Wahlberg