Liam Neeson has confirmed to
The Belfast Telegraph that he will reprise his role as Zeus in the Spring shooting
Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to this year's
Clash of the Titans...
"I've only read half of the script and there is still some work being done - they're on script 10 - but I think it's going to be some kick ass stuff and a very human story to it," and adds "We will start next March. I'm very much looking forward to it. It's a whole revamping, you know,"
A revamping eh? 10 scripts? What can we expect? Could we see them go for a darker, grittier tone perhaps? This idea certainly appeals. If
the recent trailer for Liebesman's upcoming
Battle: Los Angeles is any measure then it seems he can certainly handle large scale action mixed with a bit of down and dirtiness. Possibly more emphasis on the Gods this time. This idea again appeals as they were woefully underused in the last outing.
Sam Worthington,
Ralph Fiennes and
Gemma Arterton are already attached to reprise their roles as Perseus, Hades an IO and
word on the street is that they are also chasing
James Franco (isn't everybody) and
Javier Bardem to come on board. The film will be directed by
Jonathan Liebesman (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Battle: Los Angeles) for a planned Spring 2012 release.