The Operator
As of August 31, 2026, The Operator is a feature film that is in development. Four production companies are attached, including The Picture Company, Municipal Pictures and 12:01 Films. Attached are director Joe Carnahan; writer Harrison Query; and producers Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson and 3 others. Production List last updated this listing on August 31, 2026.
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Project Summary
The Operator is a Netflix action thriller that reunites director Joe Carnahan with the streamer following the record-breaking success of The Rip. Mark Wahlberg stars as a former elite operative turned covert CIA cleaner who faces his most dangerous assignment yet. Written by Harrison Query, the project is produced by Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson through their Municipal Pictures banner, alongside The Picture Company's Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona, and Scott Glassgold's 12:01 Films. Netflix acquired Query's spec script in a competitive bidding situation in December 2025, and Carnahan came aboard in August 2026. The project marks another collaboration between Wahlberg and Netflix, following his starring roles in Spenser Confidential, The Union, and Me Time. Production timelines have not yet been announced.
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Cast & Crew
Writing
| Writer | Harrison Query |
Production
| Producer | Mark Wahlberg |
| Producer | Stephen Levinson |
| Producer | Alex Heineman |
| Producer | Scott Glassgold |
| Producer | Andrew Rona |
Directing
| Director | Joe Carnahan |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-operator (last updated Aug 31, 2026).