Deepwater Horizon film 'a tribute', says star

Mark Wahlberg, star of the film Deepwater Horizon, said it is a tribute to the people who lost their lives in the 2010 disaster.

The explosion on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico led to one of the world's worst environmental catastrophes, BBC News reports.

At the film's world premiere in Toronto, Wahlberg was joined by Mike Williams, the rig worker he plays on screen.

"It's a character-driven piece," Wahlberg said.

"It's an action movie but it's about the people that lost their lives and the heroes on these drill rigs. None of them want any credit and they certainly don't like the title of hero."

Wahlberg described Mr Williams, who acted as an adviser on the film, as "a very humble guy".

"He was just doing his job and everything he could to help others and to survive.

"I certainly view him as a hero and think the things that he did were extremely courageous.

"For him to be able still be able to relive it with us to make sure it was as accurate as possible takes a special individual."