Balls Up


Balls Up is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Molly Shannon, Benjamin Bratt, Daniela Melchior, and Eric André.

Premise

After causing an international incident at the World Cup Final, rival co-workers must find a way out of Brazil alive.

Cast

In June 2024, it was announced that Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser were cast in the film, with Peter Farrelly directing from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. In July 2024, Molly Shannon, Eva De Dominici, and Benjamin Bratt joined the film. In August, Daniela Melchior and Eric André joined the cast. In September, Chelsey Crisp joined the cast.

Filming

began in mid-July 2024 at Village Roadshow Studios in Queensland.
Some filming took place in places around Brisbane, Queensland, particularly in front of the Town Hall.