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Is Fifth Third Ball Park coming to Detroit? Here's the latest
TL;DR
There are discussions about the potential arrival of Fifth Third Ball Park in Detroit. Mark Wahlberg hinted at a Pete Rose movie during a podcast appearance.
Key points
- Discussions about Fifth Third Ball Park in Detroit
- Mark Wahlberg hinted at a Pete Rose movie
- A script for the movie is reportedly available
- The Enquirer suggested actors for the movie
- Wahlberg's comments were made on April 8
Is Fifth Third Ball Park coming to Detroit? Here's the latest
Actor Mark Wahlberg said during an April 8 appearance on the "Throwbacks" podcast that a Pete Rose movie could be in the works, and there is already a script.
The Enquirer decided to come up with a list of 9 actors we would love to see in the movie and who they would play.
First up is Wahlberg himself, right, starring as Pete Rose.
The second one is easy.
Considering the movie is supposedly set later in Rose's career, closer to when the MLB banned the Hit King from baseball, former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti, left, has to be in the film.
Bart's son, Paul Giamatti, right, would play his dad.
James Spader, right, would play the role of former MLB special investigator John Dowd.
Oliver Platt, right, would act as the former deputy commissioner in 1989 when Rose was banned, Fay Vincent, left. Vincent later became the MLB commissioner.
Margo Martindale, right, would play former Reds owner Marge Schott, left.
Mahershala Ali, right, would star as former Reds All-Star Eric Davis.
Alfred Enoch, right, would play the role of Rose's former Big Red Machine teammate Tony Perez, left.
The Enquirer had trouble casting Johnny Bench's role but settled on Walton Goggins, right, one of the biggest names in the industry right now.
Tramell Tillman, right, would act as another Big Red Machine star in Joe Morgan, left.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Actor Mark Wahlberg said during an April 8 appearance on the "Throwbacks" podcast that a Pete Rose movie could be in the works, and there is already a script.
The Enquirer decided to come up with a list of 9 actors we would love to see in the movie and who they would play.
First up is Wahlberg himself, right, starring as Pete Rose.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Actor Mark Wahlberg said during an April 8 appearance on the "Throwbacks" podcast that a Pete Rose movie could be in the works, and there is already a script.
The Enquirer decided to come up with a list of 9 actors we would love to see in the movie and who they would play.
First up is Wahlberg himself, right, starring as Pete Rose.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
The second one is easy.
Considering the movie is supposedly set later in Rose's career, closer to when the MLB banned the Hit King from baseball, former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti, left, has to be in the film.
Bart's son, Paul Giamatti, right, would play his dad.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
James Spader, right, would play the role of former MLB special investigator John Dowd.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Oliver Platt, right, would act as the former deputy commissioner in 1989 when Rose was banned, Fay Vincent, left. Vincent later became the MLB commissioner.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Margo Martindale, right, would play former Reds owner Marge Schott, left.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Mahershala Ali, right, would star as former Reds All-Star Eric Davis.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Alfred Enoch, right, would play the role of Rose's former Big Red Machine teammate Tony Perez, left.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
The Enquirer had trouble casting Johnny Bench's role but settled on Walton Goggins, right, one of the biggest names in the industry right now.
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9 Hollywood stars we want in Mark Wahlberg's Pete Rose movie
Tramell Tillman, right, would act as another Big Red Machine star in Joe Morgan, left.
Detroit — As expected, this will be the final season the Tigers' home ballpark will be called Comerica Park.
With Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp completing its acquisition of Comerica Incorporated earlier this year, a spokesperson for Fifth Third confirmed the downtown Detroit stadium will undergo a name change after the 2026 season.
It still hasn't been announced what the Tigers' ballpark will be called after 2026, though Fifth Third has a history of naming-rights deals with sports stadiums, including, currently, with the Toledo Mud Hens, the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate that plays at Fifth Third Field. The High-A West Michigan Whitecaps used to play in Fifth Third Ballpark.
“Fifth Third is deeply committed to the communities we serve, including Detroit. Comerica Park is a treasured landmark with a rich history, and we understand how much it means to Tigers fans and to the city," Fifth Third said in a statement to The Detroit News on Thursday.
"At some point the name will change, but not until the offseason. We’ll continue to support the places and partnerships that matter most to our customers and communities.”
Comerica Park opened in 2000, with the bank — whose roots in Detroit date to the 1800s, when the Detroit Savings Fund was founded — signing an original 30-year naming-rights deal. That deal later was extended through 2034. Comerica moved its headquarters to Dallas in 2007.
With the $11-billion acquisition of Comerica, Fifth Third becomes the ninth-largest bank in the United States.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Comerica no more. Fifth Third merger means new name for Tigers' park
Q&A
Is Fifth Third Ball Park actually being built in Detroit?
There are ongoing discussions about the possibility, but no official confirmation has been made yet.
What did Mark Wahlberg say about the Pete Rose movie?
Mark Wahlberg mentioned that a Pete Rose movie could be in the works and that a script is already available.
Who are the actors suggested for the Pete Rose movie?
The Enquirer has compiled a list of 9 actors they would love to see in the movie, although specific names were not provided in the excerpt.
When did Mark Wahlberg discuss the Pete Rose movie?
Mark Wahlberg discussed the potential Pete Rose movie during an appearance on the 'Throwbacks' podcast on April 8.
