Liam Neeson’s ‘Mongoose’ Adds ‘Mission: Impossible’ & MCU Stars to Action Thriller

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The esteemed action star, who was recently nominated for an Oscar, will persistently dominate the action hero scene in Hollywood, and this iconic figure is further reinforcing his legacy in the upcoming action-thriller titled “The Mongoose.” Notably, this film has recently recruited several popular action stars to its cast. According to Deadline’s latest report, Liam Neeson, famously known for his role in “Mission: Impossible,” alongside Walton Goggins from “The Shield” and “Fantastic Four,” have signed up for “The Mongoose.” Additionally, the highly-acclaimed Marisa Tomei, who has made her mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and won an Oscar, is also set to appear.

Liam Neeson’s upcoming movie, titled “The Mongoose,” is being filmed in Australia. In this action-packed film, Neeson plays Ryan “Fang” Flanagan, a seasoned war hero falsely accused of a crime. The story unfolds as Fang becomes embroiled in an intense car chase. Liam Tomei portrays his ex-wife who seeks his help when she encounters trouble. Samuel L. Jackson takes on the role of Fang’s faithful right hand, who was second-in-command during their capture in Afghanistan. The character of Pope, a ruthless and impulsive leader of the Texas Highway Patrol, is played by Michael Chiklis. He believes in Fang’s guilt.

Under the direction of Mark Vanselow and penned by Thompson Evans, The Mongoose appears to be a well-timed action adventure tailored for Liam Neeson. This production has recently gathered an impressive ensemble of supporting actors. For more details about the action-packed thriller, you can read its official synopsis provided below.

A mongoose pursues Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a war hero who was falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit. With nothing left to lose, he embarks on an extraordinary cross-country car chase that is broadcasted live. His friends from his former Army Special Forces unit join him in this escapade, while the public watches with bated breath, hoping for his successful escape and evasion of the police.

Liam Neeson Continues To Demonstrate His Particular Set of Skills as an Aged Action Hero

Code Entertainment is eagerly anticipating the moment when audiences can witness the combination of Liam Neeson and this exceptional trio of actors in the movie ‘Mongoose’. In a statement, Al Corley and Bart Rosenblatt from Producer and Code expressed their delight, saying, “We’re pleased to invite these brilliant actors to join our cast for Mongoose. Their remarkable talents, combined with Liam Neeson’s, will undoubtedly bring new energy to our film. We’re excited to start this adventure with them, confident in the unique perspectives they’ll bring to the project.

Despite occasionally hinting at retiring from the action movie scene, Liam Neeson persistently showcases his unique talents, and has multiple projects underway. Some of these upcoming films are “Cold Storage”, the sequel to “The Ice Road 2: Skybound”, and “Hotel Tehran”.

Neeson will also blend his action hero skills with his comedic talent in the remake of “The Naked Gun”, directed by Akiva Schaffer. This new adaptation is based on a story written by Seth MacFarlane from “Family Guy”. In this reboot, Neeson assumes the role previously held by the late Leslie Nielsen as Frank Drebin Jr., while the rest of the cast includes Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes, CCH Pounder, and Busta Rhymes.

“The Naked Gun” reboot is set for release by Paramount Pictures on August 1, 2025.

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2025-02-12 17:01