Why Mark Wahlberg Called Late Co-Star James Caan 'The Dream'
Mark Wahlberg recalled what it was like the first time he worked with the late James Caan, whose opening line to the star sparked a dreamy nickname.During an appearance on Thursday's episode of , a photo showing Wahlberg, Caan and Sylvester Stallone at Caan's charity event, prompted Fallon to ask what it was like working with the late actor.«The best,» said Wahlberg before revealing what it was like during their first encounter. «The first time I worked with him he goes, 'You know I'm a dream to work with, right?' And then I literally called him the dream ever since. He's amazing.»Wahlberg and Caan starred in the 2000 crime film, which also starred Joaquin Phoenix and Charlize Theron.