Liam Neeson replaces Mel Gibson in 'Hangover 2'

Well I guess the come-back rumors can be laid to rest. As mentioned in a previous post actor Mel Gibson was potentially being considered to have a cameo role in the upcoming flick Hangover 2. Many had said this might help to give a new "lease on life" for his acting career. Not anymore! Taken star Liam Neeson will be taking over Gibson's spot.

Recently, Neeson has spoken about his much-talked about cameo appearance in the upcoming Hangover 2 film. "Apparently, yes [the part was Mel's] -- I didn't realize it at the time," Liam told Access* on Tuesday at the premiere for his new film, The Next Three Days.

"I spoke to Mel. Mel's cool about it. We're all cool," he continued.

Neeson has said he has a good rapport with the headline-making actor (the two worked together in 1984 on The Bounty), and described their conversation regarding the Hangover 2 replacement as "very pleasant."

As it pertains to the original 'Hangover' film Liam is definitely a fan - despite not seeing the hilarious film during its original run in theaters.

"I saw ['Hangover'] in Berlin," Liam smiled. "It was one of those nights flicking through channels and it came on and I don't think I've laughed harder in my life."

We will get to catch Liam, along with Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha, when Hangover 2 hits theaters on May 26, 2011.


*Access Hollywood