Play Dirty didn't initially cast Mark Wahlberg as Parker, and the original idea might have resulted in a better film. Directed by Shane Black, Play Dirty is the latest cinematic adaptation of the Parker character . Created by Donald E. Westlake (under the pen name of Richard Stark), Parker is an iconic subversion of the typical crime literature anti-hero.

The character has already been brought to life by the likes of Lee Marvin, Robert Duvall, and Jason Statham. Mark Wahlberg is the latest, with Play Dirty ultimately being a fine if forgettable adaptation . It's a shame, though, because Play Dirty 's original casting suggested a more exciting approach to the character.

Play Dirty Almost Starred Robert Downey Jr.

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