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Will Conor McGregor be the next UFC star to hit the silver screen? Mark Wahlberg seems to think so.

The actor already is set to work with former bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey next year on a movie called "Mile 22," but he sees a future in Hollywood for the new featherweight champion, too.

"Yeah, we talked about him for something," Wahlberg told TMZ Sports. "I like him."

Wahlberg remained mum on what the two talked about, but he thinks McGregor could sell a movie if given the right role.

"Absolutely. The right role, he could be great," Wahlberg said. "Very possible (I'll work with him)."

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