Arts & Entertainment

Liam Neeson Filming Movie Scenes In Worcester

Neeson's working on a new movie, and some scenes are being filmed in the Woo.

WORCESTER, MA—Local chefs may want make sure they're on their A game on Monday, as a pretty huge actor is going to be in the Woo.

Liam Neeson is reportedly filming some scenes to a movie called "Honest Thief" in downtown Worcester on Monday, according to the Telegram and Gazette. Drivers and pedestrians should expect some delays in the area, but hey, forget the road rage because....Liam Neeson.

According to a release sent to the Telegram, the production company is filming outside in the area of 200 Commercial St.

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Neeson stars opposite Kate Walsh for "Honest Thief," which is directed by "Ozark" co-creator Mark Williams, reports TheWrap.

According to IMBD, the movie is in production and tells the story of bank robber who tries to turn himself in "because he's falling in love and wants to live an honest life...but when he realizes the Feds are more corrupt than him, he must fight back to clear his name."

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The Irish-born superstar has a host of films in his catalogue, and is known for starring roles in "Clash of the Titans," "The Grey," "Taken 2" and "Wrath of the Titans."

Dozens of filmshave used Worcester's streets and venues as a backdrop, including "I Feel Pretty," "Hollow," "The Assault (Case Against Sam)" and "American Hustle."

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