So you're a...shall we say, "older gentleman" who just hit paydirt with a blockbuster action film that nobody saw coming. What do you do for a follow-up? You sign on to play John "Hannibal" Smith in the upcoming A-Team film, that's what. According to Variety, Liam Neeson is in talks to take on the role as the leader of a band of war veterans turned do-gooding mercs.
Also fresh off the astounding opening weekend success of The Hangover, Bradley Cooper is in early talks to take on the role of "Faceman" Peck in the film.
The A-Team is being directed by Joe Carnahan, and is produced by Tony & Ridley Scott. The film is set to be released in June, 2010. Filming is scheduled to begin in late August.
Two great choices. Neeson obviously showed he has the mettle for this type of role both in The Phantom Menace and most recently in Taken. Cooper definitely has the look of "Faceman" down pat. I'm not overly hyped for this movie because I'm sick of these TV adaptations, but this is welcome news indeed.
