Universal Pictures is getting back in business withLiam Neeson, acquiring anaction-comedypitch entitledThe Revengerfor the actor to star in. The pitch comes from screenwritersRobert Ben GarantandThomas Lennon, who will write the script, withRuben Fleischerattached to direct. No story details have been released, since the logline is being kept under wraps, according toDeadline.
Scott Stuberand Dylan Clark will produce for their Universal-based Bluegrass Films banner.Ruben Fleischeris also producing with his partner David Bernad for The District.Liam Neesonpreviously collaborated with Bluegrass Films and Universal Pictures on this summer’scomedysequelTed 2. It isn’t known when production may begin on this project.
Liam Neesonhas been busier than ever over the past few years, after the 2009 surprise hitTakenturned him into a bona fideaction movieicon, although he still finds plenty of time for comedy projects. Just last year alone, the actor starred in a pair of animated movies (The Nut JobandThe Lego Movie), two action-thrillers (Non-StopandA Walk Among the Tombstones) and a comedy (A Million Ways to Die in the West). He also returned as the voice of Qui-Gon Jinn in one of the final episodes ofStar Wars: The Clone Warslast year.
Ruben Fleischer last directed the 2013 crime dramaGangster Squad. We reported last year that the long-awaited sequel to his directorial debut,Zombieland, is moving forward, with Ruben Fleischer coming back to directZombieland 2from a script byDave Callaham. He also recently directed an episode of Marry Me, and an upcoming episode ofSuperstore.
Earlier this year,Liam Neesonstarred inRun All Night,EntourageandTed 2. He lends his voice to the upcoming A Christmas Star, and, next year, he will be seen in two high-profile projects,Martin Scorsese’sSilenceandJuan Antonio Bayona’sA Monster Calls. Are you looking forward toLiam Neesontaking on an action-comedy?
