On December 15, 2023, Apple TV+ will release the latest film from its in-house production. In “The Family Plan,” Mark Wahlberg plays a retired elite assassin. But Valkyrae, one of the biggest gaming YouTubers in the world, also plays a supporting role.
Which film is it about? “The Family Plan” is a new film from Apple’s own streaming service Apple TV+. It is an action-comedy suitable for ages 12 and up. Mark Wahlberg plays the lead role, having recently appeared as Viktor “Sully” Sullivan in the video game adaptation “Uncharted.”
In “The Family Plan,” Wahlberg plays Dan, a former elite assassin who now lives a quieter life as a happily married husband and father of three. It is only when dark adversaries from his past track him down and attempt to kill Dan that he is forced to pick up his weapon again. Reluctantly, he takes his family with him and embarks on a road trip across the USA. Between fleeing and vacationing, Dan tries to be both a killer and a father at the same time.
You can watch the trailer for “The Family Plan” here:
One of the biggest gaming YouTubers is involved as well
Who is it about? As briefly seen in the trailer, the YouTuber Valkyrae plays a role in the film. The 31-year-old American’s real name is Rachell Hofstetter, and she is one of the largest female streamers in gaming. She has always shown her face, whereas many big female streamers on YouTube choose to remain faceless by becoming VTubers.
After Valkyrae started her career on Twitch in 2016, she was poached by competitor YouTube in January 2020 and has been streaming there ever since. We have summarized her rise, which has not always been easy, in a separate article.
What role does the streamer play in the film? In “The Family Plan,” Valkyrae plays essentially herself. During their escape, Dan’s family, which revolves around the ex-killer, lands at an e-sports event. Specifically, Valorant is played there. Valkyrae meets the son of the family, who is also an avid gamer. Whether she competes with him in a digital contest or helps the family in their fight against the dark assassins, we will find out on or after December 15, 2023, on Apple TV+.
It is not the first time that Apple takes on the gaming theme. In 2020, there was already a series for all fans of MMORPGs.
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