Wahlberg shocks Cannes, charges Weinstein $5k for rare wine

Mark Wahlberg is alleged to have ordered several bottles of the world‑renowned wine Petrus during the 2000 crime drama *The Yards* screening at the Cannes Film Festival, charging the expense to producer Harvey Weinstein’s tab.

The incident unfolded after Weinstein reportedly rejected Wahlberg’s performance and removed it from the final cut of the film. The episode is detailed in Ari Emanuel’s memoir *Roll the Calls*, which was published on September 17.

The event took place in Cannes during a dinner in Wahlberg’s suite with Emanuel. , the actor ordered “many bottles” of Petrus, each costing around $10,000, and “charged them to Harvey’s tab.” Wahlberg allegedly toasted, saying, “‘Revenge,’” as they clinked glasses.

The incident illustrates the high‑stakes tensions that can arise when a star’s vision clashes with a producer’s authority. Weinstein, now serving time in prison for rape, has been widely criticized for his conduct and influence over Hollywood productions.

## Background & Context

*The Yards* was a 2000 crime drama featuring Wahlberg alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, Faye Dunaway, Ellen Burstyn and James Caan.

Emanuel writes that the film had “high hopes,” especially for Wahlberg, “who’s still looking to break through.” The movie was screened at Cannes but was “eviscerated by critics,” leaving Wahlberg disappointed that his “gutsy performance” was removed from the final cut.

Emanuel describes Weinstein as a “d–k” who “starts showing up in the editing room, butting in where he doesn’t belong.” He notes that the producer’s intervention ultimately led to the film’s critical failure at the festival. The fallout prompted Wahlberg to take an unusual form of retaliation during a dinner in his Cannes suite.

## What People Are Saying

During a confrontation on the final night of the festival, Weinstein reportedly roared at Emanuel: “Your client has crossed the line, Ari!” Emanuel recalled that Weinstein bellowed, “Petrus? PETRUS?

That s–t cost a f–king fortune!” Weinstein’s temper, , prompted a physical gesture described as a finger “that looks like a baby carrot dipped in motor oil.” Despite this, Emanuel maintained his composure and warned, “I tell Harvey to step off,” adding that he would “snap them off one by one” if Weinstein ever laid a digit on him again.

Weinstein’s publicist later clapped back on the story, telling Page Six that “Harvey remembers having disagreements over films and expenses for most projects, but whether Mark Wahlberg ordered expensive wine at Cannes and put it on Harvey’s bill more than 25 years ago isn’t something he recalls or can independently reconstruct.” The publicist also added, “The Yards is one of Harvey’s favorite movies and Mark Wahlberg did an amazing performance, and the film was accepted at Cannes.”

Wahlberg’s representative did not respond to Page Six’s request for comment. The incident remains a rare glimpse into the behind‑the‑scenes dynamics of a major Hollywood production that ultimately failed both critically and commercially.

## What Happens Next

The memoir *Roll the Calls* also contains details of Emanuel’s dealings with other high‑profile figures such as Elon Musk, Larry David and Donald Trump, but it does not elaborate further on the Cannes wine episode. With Weinstein currently incarcerated for rape, the story serves more as a historical anecdote than an ongoing legal matter.

The incident is likely to remain part of the broader narrative of Weinstein’s controversial influence on Hollywood filmmaking.

The saga underscores how creative differences can erupt into personal vendettas, even when the parties involved are some of the most powerful figures in the industry.