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Liam Neeson Leads High-Octane Chase in New Trailer for *The Mongoose*
7/16/2026, 1:00:14 PM
Trailer Launch and Film Premise
Samuel Goldwyn Films released the official trailer for *The Mongoose* on Wednesday, introducing the film’s central conflict. Liam Neeson portrays Ryan “Fang” Flanagan, a decorated Afghan war hero who is wrongfully accused of a crime involving his ex-wife’s current partner. Determined to avoid capture, Flanagan embarks on a televised, cross-country car chase, aided by fellow veterans and a crowd of supportive onlookers.
Production Details
The action thriller was written by Thompson Evans and financed by Code Entertainment and Jupiter Peak Productions. Director Mark Vanselow—Neeson’s longtime stunt double and former stunt coordinator—makes his directorial debut with the project. Filming took place in Australia, which served as a stand-in for Afghanistan, Arkansas, and Texas. Executive producers include Lisa Wilson, Craig Chapman, Steve Shapiro, Liz Whitney, Ken Whitney, Jonathan Dana, and Rich Freeman; Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt, and Eugene Musso are listed as producers.
Cast and Crew
The ensemble features Michael Chiklis as Pope, the Texas Highway Patrol chief leading the pursuit, and Ving Rhames as Tanker, a fellow veteran who assists Flanagan. Marisa Tomei appears as Tara, Flanagan’s ex-wife, whose dialogue in the trailer underscores the personal stakes. The film’s release is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Captain Flanagan, things are going to get a whole lot worse for you,” — Pope, character (trailer)
- “Sounds like a threat. Bring it on,” — Ryan “Fang” Flanagan (trailer)
- “You’ve got to give yourself up,” — Tara (Marisa Tomei, trailer)
- “I can’t do that. I will never be captured again,” — Ryan “Fang” Flanagan (trailer)
Release Schedule
*The Mongoose* will open in theaters on October 30, 2026. Samuel Goldwyn Films also notes Neeson’s upcoming projects, including *The Fix* (Sept. 11) and Matthew Modine’s *The Splendid Thing* (July 4, 2027).
