With Black light Exclusively in theaters February 11, there’s no better time to look back and find similar films to scratch Liam Neeson’s action itch. But it’s not just the recent glut of Neeson shoot-em-ups that’s worth checking out.
It turns out that each of the major Black light cast members have been on at least one other project that’s worth more than the viewer’s time. From long-running and acclaimed TV or streaming series to indie or blockbuster films, the cast of Black light is a group of hard working individuals.
Aidan Quinn (Gabriel Robinson) – Legends of the Fall (1994)
The actor behind Black lightThe likely villain of was also in one of Brad Pitt’s best movies: Fall Legends. In Black light, Quinn plays the director of the FBI and longtime friend of Travis Block (Neeson), Gabriel Robinson. His role is important, perhaps just after the main role.
In Fall Legends, Quinn plays Alfred Ludlow. A responsible young adult and future congressman, Alfred more or less supervised his brothers Tristan (Pitt) and Samuel (Henry Thomas). When a mysterious young woman threatens to sever their brotherly bond, the situation spirals out of control and Alfred, a veteran, is forced to take up arms again.
Taylor John Smith (Dusty Crane) – Sharp Objects (2018)
Before starring in the highly anticipated adaptation of Where the Crawdads singTaylor John Smith will go to the feet with a fist throwing Neeson.
Prior to either project, however, Smith had a major role in Gillian Flynn’s miniseries adaptation. Sharp objects, starring Amy Adams. He portrayed John Keene, the older brother of one of the series’ serial killer victims. He is accused not only of incest with his late sister, but also of having killed her. Things only get more messy when he starts sleeping with Camille Preaker (Adams), the series’ protagonist.
Emmy Raver-Lampman (Mira Jones) – The Umbrella Academy (2019-Actual)
In the 2022 film, Emmy Raver-Lampman plays Mira Jones, a reporter for a DC-based news site. She has the power to bring the whole conspiracy to light, save Block, and bring those responsible to their knees.
Throughout her time on the show, Emmy Raver-Lampman’s Allison Hargreeves has been responsible for some of the The Umbrella AcademyThe best fight scenes. Also referred to as Number Three, Hargreeves has the ability to influence impending events by saying “I heard a rumor”. Allison is a fan-favorite character on the show, and Raver-Lampman’s performance goes a long way to making the show’s crucial element of camaraderie believable.
Claire Van Der Boom (Amanda Block) – Hawaii Five-0
In Black light, Claire van der Boom plays the daughter of Neeson’s character, Amanda Block. During the film, the focus is on her belief that her father is a bad example for her grandson. She and her daughter’s abduction are what spark the revenge-fueled plot.
During the 2010 revival Five-O’s from Hawaii, van der Boom portrayed Rachel Edwards, the ex-wife of Danny Williams (Scott Caan). She was an important part of the show, given that her move to Hawaii is effectively what sparked the show’s plot.
Yael Stone (Helen Davidson) – Orange is the New Black (2013-2019)
After directing one of Orange is the new blackmain characters of, Yael Stone will play Helen Davidson in Black light.
Although her role in the film Neeson is unclear, she has played an important role throughout the series. Orange is the new black like Lorna Morello. Morello was a stubborn inmate with a heavy heart and a sordid past. Before being locked up, Morello was used to designer outfits and jewelry, but when she arrived at the prison, she saw a rude awakening.
Mel Jarnson (Sofia Flores) – Mortal Kombat (2021)
Before Mel Jarnson took on the role of Sofia Flores in Black lightshe played the winged Nitara in 2021 surprisingly effective mortal combat.
In Liam Neeson’s actor, she plays a slain anti-government protester. His death is effectively what sets the film’s plot in motion. Although her motivations, as well as the cause of her death, are initially unclear, it seems easy to assume that her character will be nicer than her. mortal combat scoundrel.
Liam Neeson (Travis Block) – Cold Pursuit (2019)
Taken essentially led to a revival of Liam Neeson acting. The European abduction film came out in 2008, did lots, and there was a three-year wait for Unknown (2011). Then 2012 had Grey and Taken 2both of which succeeded on their own.
2014 was the big year for Neeson’s action features, with Nonstop, A walk among the tombstonesand Taken 3 either solid films, box office hits, or a combination of the two (Nonstop). Then there was Run all night (2015), The commuter (2018), cold pursuit (2019), honest thief (2020), as well as The sniper and The ice road (both 2021). Apart honest thief and the Taken sequels, all of these movies work to varying degrees. The top, however, should be cold pursuitwhich managed to rise above Neeson’s standard action fare.
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