From the opening shot of the new remake of the classic 1970s film “The Gambler,” a different Mark Wahlberg is on view from the scrappy, uninhibited characters he has traditionally played. As English professor Jim Bennett, a tear runs down Wahlberg’s cheek as he sits at his dying grandfather’s bedside. “This particular part was an opportunity for me to do something different,” the actor told reporters. “I am used to playing the underdog, as opposed to the guy who has everything.
