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Liam Neeson Joins Hemsworth and Thompson in ‘Men in Black’ Reboot
Some more Men in Black news for ya tonight, as we’ve learned that Liam Neeson is in negotiations to join Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in next year’s spinoff/reboot, being directed by F. Gary Gray. Via THR, Neeson will play the head of the Men in Black organization in London, where the story begins
The new film is “global in scope,” and we got plot details and early art earlier today…
The new ‘MEN IN BLACK’ spin-off film will see Tessa Thompson’s Em try to prove herself by joining the London MIB and will be paired with Chris Hemworth’s Agent H. The pair will become involved in a murder mystery that will lead to them on a global journey.
Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald produce, with Steven Spielberg exec producing. Iron Man writers Matt Holloway and Art Marcum wrote the script.
Sony will release the new film on June 14, 2019.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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