Liam Neeson Filming New Movie ‘The Mongoose’ in Australia, Talks Retirement from Action Films

Legendary Hollywood actor Liam Neeson is currently in Victoria, Australia, where he is starring in his latest action thriller, “The Mongoose”. It is said to be his third film project in the area during a four-year period. It is forecast that the film will bring in almost $19 million in the local economy and provide approximately 450 people with job opportunities.

Filming ‘The Mongoose’ in Australia

The movie “The Mongoose” is a realistic account of a soldier who is framed for a crime he did not commit. The cast members of the film include Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames, and Michael Chiklis.

The filming locations of the city include Bacchus Marsh, the place that was used as an imitation of the war zones in Afghanistan, Texas, and Arkansas. The project is organized in cooperation by the VicScreen platform which positively contributes to the Australian film industry.

The actor had a lot to say about the teams that were working on the local films. He praised the local crew for their dedication and professionalism. He also mentioned that filming in Australia had been a great experience for him.

Upcoming Projects for Liam Neeson

Before “The Mongoose”, Neeson is also keen on several other projects:

• “The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky” – The follow-up to the 2021 thriller with Neeson playing the same role as Mike McCann. The filming of it was started in January 2024 in Victoria.
• “Hotel Tehran” – A drama film that centers around the theme of challenging the limits of one’s ego and identity through the transformational experiences one goes through. The setting is the Iranian city, Tehran. It is directed by Guy Moshe and the film stars Zachary Levi and Neeson as the main characters. Production took place in Mississippi in September 2024.
• “In the Land of Saints and Sinners” – An Irish thriller that premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2023. It was released on Netflix UK and Ireland on April 26, 2024. This part of the film tells the story of a person who wakes up one day on the saints’ side of the Irish Island, that is, he is one of the most virtuous people on the island, therefore he can demand everything he desires. Perfect, right? Wrong! He is missing a bowl of soup.

Liam Neeson, a Hollywood stalwart, is still working hard on new projects as well as thinking about his future. The movie “The Mongoose” will be the next thrilling offering in his all-action career. This year will be a turning point for Neeson, with many films taking shape and the possibility that he may retire from action movies.

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