ABSOLUTION Trailer (2024) Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman

ABSOLUTION Trailer (2024) Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman

ABSOLUTION Trailer (2024) Liam Neeson, Ron Perlman, Thriller
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"Can you just walk away?" Goldwyn Films has revealed the official trailer for a new action thriller called Absolution, arriving in US theaters this November. The film has been scheduled for a theatrical release on the 1st, another new Liam Neeson movie this year after also starring in In the Land of Saints and Sinners earlier. An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes from his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly. This trailer sets up the story and teases tons of the shoot-outs and intense fights, about a thug who is trying to make amends with his family even though other guys keep coming after him. Liam Neeson stars, with Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross, William Xifaras, Daniel Diemer, Josh Drennen, Frankie Shaw, Javier Molina, and Jimmy Gonzales. This is made by a talented Norwegian filmmaker named Hans Petter Moland of the two In Order of Disappearance and Cold Pursuit movies, and it actually looks pretty solid. Neeson continues to reign as a take-no-shit badass.

Here's the first official trailer for Hans Petter Moland's film Absolution, direct from SGF's YouTube:

Absolution Trailer

Absolution Trailer

An aging gangster enforcer (Liam Neeson) does everything he can to reconnect with his family after years apart from them. When he has to dismantle a rival gang that comes after him, he discovers that it is not so easy to escape from the underworld and build a new life. Absolution, formerly known as Thug, is directed by acclaimed Norwegian filmmaker Hans Petter Moland, director of the films The Last Lieutenant, Zero Kelvin, Aberdeen, The Beautiful Country, A Somewhat Gentle Man Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith, and Out Stealing Horses, plus both In Order of Disappearance & Cold Pursuit previously. The screenplay is written by Tony Gayton. Produced by Michael Besman, Eric Gold, and Warren Goz. Samuel Goldwyn Films will release Absolution in US theaters starting on November 1st, 2024 this fall. Who wants to watch this?
Liam Neeson's next action-packed role is as a seasoned gangster trying to make amends.

PEOPLE has the exclusive first trailer for Absolution, teasing a Boston-set crime drama in which Neeson's character attempts to right the wrongs of his past after serving a prison sentence.

"An aging gangster (Neeson) attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly," reads a synopsis.

The trailer opens with Neeson's character seeing a doctor and admitting he has been experiencing headaches.

After the doctor expresses concerns that his head troubles could be the result of repeated concussions, Neeson's character visits his estranged daughter and meets his grandson for the first time, before taking on a new job from a crime boss (Ron Perlman).
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Liam Neeson Fights for Redemption After a Life of Crime in Absolution Trailer (Exclusive)
Liam Neeson in Absolution. Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films
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Neeson, 72, stars in Absolution in his first movie release of 2024. He appeared in three movies in 2023, including In the Land of Saints and Sinners, Wildcast and the thriller Retribution.

Liam Neeson Fights for Redemption After a Life of Crime in Absolution Trailer (Exclusive)
Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films
Absolution's cast also includes Yolonda Ross, Frankie Shaw, Daniel Diemer, Javier Molina, Jimmy Gonzales, Josh Drennen, Deanna Nayr Tarraza and Terrence Pulliam. The movie is directed by Hans Petter Moland and written by Tony Gayton.

One of Neeson's other upcoming movies includes a leading role in a reboot of Leslie Nielsen's The Naked Gun.
Absolution is in theaters Nov. 1.
If you’ve been feeling empty and unsure of why, we have your reason and solution all in one article. That hollow feeling in your soul is likely because you haven’t been getting enough new Liam Neeson movies, but luckily for you, Samuel Goldwyn Films is set to release the action and drama star’s latest feature, Absolution, on November 1. Even better than the just-around-the-corner release date is a trailer showcasing the icon in all of his mustachioed glory. That’s right, Neeson’s got a stache, and it’s going to absolutely blow your mind. Directed by Hans Petter Moland, Neeson’s latest project, which was previously titled Thug, sees him as a gangster grappling with aging and the distanced relationship with his children that he’s trying to mend all while getting out of the business once and for all.

After receiving an upsetting diagnosis, Neeson’s character is looking for connection and love when he shows up on the steps of his daughter’s (Frankie Shaw) home. Less-than-thrilled to see her dad, it’s for good reason that the gangster’s daughter is hesitant about his homecoming as, in the next scene, we see Neeson’s character using a pool ball to knock a man unconscious. But he’ll soon have a come to Jesus moment after he ignores the kidnapping of a young woman, which puts Neeson’s character on a path towards redemption and rescue. Oh, and it also sounds like he’s maybe trying out an Eastern European accent, but we can’t fully confirm this.

Starring opposite Neeson as his boss and the leader of the mob is Ron Perlman (Nightmare Alley), with an ensemble cast that includes Yolonda Ross (Stranger Inside), Daniel Diemer (Little Brother), Javier Molina (This Is Us), Jimmy Gonzalez, Josh Drennen (Madame Web), Deanna Nayr Tarraza (Letters to Santa) and Terrence Pulliam (Birthday Cake for Dinner).

Who’s Behind ‘Absolution’?
The movie serves as a reunion between the leading actor and filmmaker as the pair previously worked together on 2019’s Cold Pursuit. A frequent collaborator with Stellan Skarsgård, Moland is also the helmer behind titles including In Order of Disappearance, Aberdeen, and Zero Kelvin. Tony Gayton (Hell On Wheels) penned the script, with Roger Birnbaum, Michael Besman, Warren Goz, Eric Gold producing.

Known for dropping multiple titles per year, this will be Neeson’s first and presumably only project to arrive in cinemas during 2024. The Academy Award-nominated performer also has several other projects coming down the pipe, including The Naked Gun and Cold Storage.

Check out the trailer for Absolution above and see it in cinemas on November 1.
Liam Neeson stars in the upcoming action movie Absolution, set for a November 1 release.
Neeson plays a gangster facing family and moral challenges while trying to leave the criminal world.
Directed by Hans Petter Moland, the film features an ensemble cast, including Ron Perlman and Yolonda Ross.
What is Liam Neeson’s New Movie ‘Absolution’ About?
ABSOLUTION Trailer (2024) Liam Neeson
ABSOLUTION Trailer (2024) Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson is back in action in Absolution, his latest movie set to release on November 1. In the film, Neeson plays an aging gangster trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter while attempting to exit the criminal world for good. After receiving bad news about his health, his character seeks love and redemption, but things take a dangerous turn. When Neeson’s character gets entangled in a kidnapping case, he is forced to confront his past and set things right. Expect plenty of action, drama, and intense moments from this veteran actor. Check out the trailer here:

Who Stars in ‘Absolution’ and Who is Directing It?
Absolution brings Neeson together with director Hans Petter Moland, with whom he previously worked on Cold Pursuit in 2019. The film also stars Ron Perlman as Neeson’s mob boss, along with an ensemble cast that includes Frankie Shaw, Yolonda Ross, and Daniel Diemer. The script is written by Tony Gayton, known for Hell on Wheels, and the movie promises to deliver gripping performances alongside thrilling action sequences.

Absolution will be Neeson’s only 2024 release in cinemas, but the actor has several other projects in the works, including The Naked Gun and Cold Storage.

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Make sure to catch Absolution in cinemas on November 1.
To do something right, Liam Neeson will have to do something bad -- which means a group of bad guys are about to meet their end. Watch the official trailer for "Absolution," a new crime thriller where Liam Neeson reunites with Cold Pursuit director Hans Petter Moland.

In the upcoming film, Neeson plays an aging mob enforcer who has been in prison for some time. After receiving a devastating diagnosis, he decides to return to his old neighborhood to reconcile with his estranged daughter and meet the grandson he never knew. He soon takes a job with an old mob associate, played by Hellboy's Ron Perlman. However, when Neeson's character uncovers the dark truth behind his boss's criminal operations, he decides to do the right thing for the first time in his life. He takes on his former boss in an attempt to set things right.

Actress Frankie Shaw (SMILF, Mr. Robot) co-stars as Neeson's estranged daughter, with Yolonda Ross (The Chi) and Daniel Diemer (The Half of It, Under the Bridge) rounding out the cast.

Tony Gayton, co-creator of the AMC western series "Hell on Wheels" and writer of crime thrillers "The Salton Sea" and "Faster," penned the screenplay for "Absolution." Meanwhile, Norwegian filmmaker Hans Petter Moland helms the film. Moland is best known for directing the Norwegian crime thriller "In Order of Disappearance" and its English-language remake "Cold Pursuit," starring Liam Neeson.

"Absolution" is set for a theatrical release on November 1st. Watch the trailer, above.

synopsis:
An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly.

directed by Hans Petter Moland

starring Liam Neeson, Frankie Shaw, Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross, Daniel Diemer

release date November 1, 2024 (in theaters)
Thug
Directed by Hans Petter Moland
Written by Tony Gayton
Produced by
Warren Goz
Eric Gold
Roger Birnbaum
Michael Besman
Starring
Liam Neeson
Ron Perlman
Yolonda Ross
Daniel Diemer
Edited by Dino Jonsäter
Music by Kaspar Kaae
Production
companies
Sculptor Media
Electromagnetic Productions
Distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films
Country United States
Language English
Thug is an upcoming American crime thriller film directed by Hans Petter Moland, written by Tony Gayton, and starring Liam Neeson as a brooding, aging gangster.

Cast
Liam Neeson[1]
Ron Perlman[2]
Yolonda Ross[2]
Daniel Diemer[2]
Levon Panek[3]
Ghia Truesdale[3]
Tom Kemp
Bruce Busta Soscia
Ryan Homchick
Josh Drennen
William Xifaras
Javier Molina
Kayla Kohla
Omar Moustafa Ghonim
Kris Eivers
Ryan Caraway
Production
Filming occurred in Winthrop, Massachusetts in October 2022.[3] Filming also occurred in Allston earlier that same month.[4][5] Filming also took place in Norwood, Massachusetts in November 2022.[6]

As of September 2024, the film appears to have been retitled Absolution and given a release date of 1 November 2024.[7]

References
Wiseman, Andreas (May 10, 2022). "Liam Neeson To Star In Gangster Thriller 'Thug' For 'Copshop' & 'Rush Hour' Producers, Mossbank & CAA To Launch Sales — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
Grobar, Matt (October 19, 2022). "Liam Neeson Thriller 'Thug' Adds Ron Perlman, Yolonda Ross & Daniel Diemer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
"Liam Neeson filming scenes for upcoming movie 'Thug' in Winthrop". WCVB-TV. October 31, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
Slane, Kevin (October 19, 2022). "Liam Neeson spotted around Boston filming a new movie called 'Thug'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
"Liam Actually: Liam Neeson spotted filming new action movie in Boston". WHDH. October 18, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
O'Laughlin, Frank (November 7, 2022). "Actor Liam Neeson spotted filming movie in Massachusetts". WFXT. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
DeVore, Britta (18 September 2024). "Liam Neeson Makes His Explosive Return In The Trailer For Absolution". collider.com.
External links
Thug at IMDb
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Films directed by Hans Petter Moland
The Last Lieutenant (1993)Zero Kelvin (1995)Aberdeen (2000)The Beautiful Country (2004)Comrade Pedersen (2006)A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010)In Order of Disappearance (2014)Cold Pursuit (2019)Out Stealing Horses (2019)Thug (TBA)
Categories: Upcoming filmsAmerican crime thriller filmsFilms directed by Hans Petter MolandFilms produced by Roger BirnbaumFilms shot in BostonFilms shot in MassachusettsUpcoming English-language films