4. Liam Neeson The Hangover Part 2
The Hangover Part 2 was the sequel to breakout comedy The Hangover, which was released to critical and commercial acclaimed back in 2009, thanks to its comedic edge and a feeling of freshness among the many so called comedies. The sequel, set in Thailand featured a scene in a tattoo parlour where the trio were set to encounter Mel Gibson. A sense of unease and an apparent mutiny from cast and crew about Gibsons presence led to Liam Neeson being drafted into the role. Sadly, his appearance would not make the final cut of the film. The films producers decided that reshoots were needed but unfortunately due to Neesons commitments with Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to Clash of the Titans, he was unavailable to feature. The reason for these reshoots has been seen by some as a consequence of a rushed production while in Thailand. With director Todd Phillips running out of time to find a replacement, he eventually asked Nick Cassavetes, director of the 2004 film The Notebook, to play the role. Cassavetes does an admirable job in the role, providing his character with a bitter wit while providing The Wolfpack with the information they need. Unfortunately, for us, its a shame that we couldnt see Neeson in the role and it appears that no footage of his appearance will be released. The Hangover Part 2, while commercially successful, didnt charm critics, with the film using the same note for note structure as its predecessor. The final part of the trilogy, The Hangover Part 3 was released in May 2013.