Liam Neeson is set to join Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson in Sony Pictures’ “Men in Black” spinoff, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
Neeson will play the head of the MiB’s U.K. office.
F. Gary Gray is directing from a script by “Iron Man” writers Matt Holloway and Art Marcum.
The spinoff will not see Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith return to play Agents J and K. Instead, the ensemble piece focuses on the secretive New York agency that defends Earth from hostile aliens and helps friendly ones blend into human society. The spinoff is being compared to “Jurassic World,” in that it will take the series in a newer, broader direction while giving a nod to the previous films and characters in the series.
“Men in Black” was a huge hit in the ’90s, cementing Smith’s status as one of Hollywood’s most bankable actors following “Independence Day” and “Bad Boys.” Combined, the three “MiB” films have grossed over $1.7 billion worldwide.
Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing, with Steven Spielberg as executive producer.
From Jennifer Lopez to Kristin Chenoweth: See TheWrap's NBC Press Day Portraits (Exclusive)
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
TheWrap captured shots of stars like Jennifer Lopez, Justin Hartley and Kristin Chenoweth at NBC's summer press day earlier this month.
The event promoted returning shows like "World of Dance," "This Is Us," "Trial and Error," "American Ninja Warrior," "The Wall," and "America's Got Talent," as well as series that are coming to an end, like "Rise" and "Shades of Blue."
Scroll on to see actors from the Peacock's biggest shows who were photographed by Irvin Rivera exclusively for TheWrap.
(Jennifer Lopez pictured)
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Jennifer Lopez, "World of Dance"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Jennifer Lopez, "World of Dance"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Justin Hartley, "This is Us"
Photographed by Irvin Rivera for TheWrap
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Justin Hartley, "This is Us"
Photographed by Irvin Rivera for TheWrap
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Auli'i Cravalho, "Rise"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Auli'i Cravalho, "Rise"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Damon J. Gillespie, "Rise"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Kristin Chenoweth, "Trial and Error"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Chris Hardwick, "The Wall"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Mel B, "America's Got Talent"
Photographed by Irvin Rivera for TheWrap
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Simon Cowell, "America's Got Talent"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Ray Liotta, "Shades of Blue"
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TheWrap presents photos of stars from ”This Is Us,“ ”World of Dance“ and more at the Peacock’s summer promo event
Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, "American Ninja Warrior"
