Neeson No Longer Spielberg's Lincoln

Four score and seven years, Liam Neeson was attached to Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln biopic.

After 5 years, Neeson decided it was time to leave Spielberg’s project. Here’s what he had to say on the subject:

"I'm not actually playing Lincoln now. I was attached to it for a while, but now I'm past my sell-by date.”

Neeson may no longer be wearing the beard, but it looks like we’ll still be able to get our President Liam fix with his role as Lyndon B. Johnson in Lee Daniels’ upcoming civil rights drama Selma.

Who will be the new Abraham Lincoln? Here are some ideas to play around with:

-Brolinham Lincoln - Josh Brolin may be morally ambiguous, but he could probably pull off the look. Imagine him with the massive beard.

-Bridgesham Lincoln - After Crazy Heart and the upcoming Tron: Legacy, Jeff Bridges seems to be a hot commodity. Plus, how cool would it be to see “The Dude” as our 16th president? The Big Lincolnbowski anyone?

-Bieberham Lincoln - Okay, maybe not for the WHOLE movie, but Justin Bieber could be a totally awesome choice for flashback scenes.

Who would you cast to replace Abraham Neeson?

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: biopic, josh brolin, lincoln, president, tron legacy

Posted: Aug 2, 2010 at 8:00 pm / Email this »

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13 comments to “Neeson No Longer Spielberg's Lincoln”

fatfatuma says – reply to this

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This could be your dumbest post ever…
hamnip says – reply to this

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carrot-top of course!
Paris France says – reply to this

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I love this man! Aye! No one can replace him. If I had a night to spend with someone it would be him. That Irish accent does it everytime.
M.t. Dickinson says – reply to this

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Justin Bieber? Shut the fuck up asshole!
JamieJ says – reply to this

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Daniel Day Lewis = pretty perfect choice for Abe.
crispysheed says – reply to this

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Viggo Mortensen
annieoo says – reply to this

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oh, there is something just "big" about Liam! Yum! I totally love him! He is the real deal…hot!
perezhiltonisacock says – reply to this

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1. This is not fucking funny you fucking fruit
2. This is old nes you're falling behind boy/girl
Serena Loves Mario says – reply to this

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You're an idiot - Jeff Daniels to play a very tall, thin man? dumbass.
Re: JamieJ – Daniel Day Lewis would be good. He's a bit too handsome, but I'm sure that could be fixed.
Jadeflower999 says – reply to this

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Daniel Day Lewis!!!
CaLi~LiViN says – reply to this

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Daniel Day Lewis……I just look at how he was built in there will be blood. Grow a beard, throw on a hat and your set. Oh and the fact that he's one of the best character actors out there just makes it all the more a great fit
voie lactée says – reply to this

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Viggo Mortensen or Stephen McHattie
CamilleA says – reply to this

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Oh,that sucks that Mr.Neeson won't be in it.He's a great actor and really handsome.And really Mario….Justin Bieber?

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