Neeson for A-Team film

The Taken actor in line for the forthcoming film adaptation...

10:39 09 June 2009

Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is in talks to star in the forthcoming film adaptation of classic TV show 'The A-Team'.

According to Variety magazine, Neeson is in negotiations to play Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith, the A-Team's leader.

The report claims that Neeson's recent success as an action star in 'Taken', and his forthcoming role as Zeusin the 'Clash of the Titans' remake, have put him at the top of 20th Century Fox's list to lead the A-Team.

He will be accompanied by actor Bradley Copper, who has long been linked with the part of Lt Templeton 'Faceman' Peck.

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Cooper's recent credits include supporting Roles in 'The Wedding Crashers' and 'Yes Man', and leading part in 'The Hangover'.

Production on 'The A-Team' film, directed by Joe Carnahan, with Ridley and Tony Scott producing, is set to begin in August in line for a June 11 2010 release

No casting decisions have yet been announced for the roles of Captain 'Howling Mad' Murdock, and Sergeant 'BA' Baracus.