You can’t keep Liam Neeson away from grizzly action movies, and he’s returning for another round on the Ice Road.
Deadline broke the story that Neeson will be back for an Ice Road sequel, currently titled Ice Road 2: Road To The Sky. Jonathan Hensleigh returns as director for this sequel; Hensleigh is best known for penning Die Hard with a Vengeance, Armageddon, and Jumanji. “I can’t wait to tell this next chapter in the Ice Road saga,” said writer-director Hensleigh.
Deadline reports Neeson will return as “big-rig ice road driver Mike McCann who, honoring his late brother’s last wish, travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, Mike and his mountain guide encounter a group of Nepalese mercenaries and must fight not only to save themselves and the busload of innocent travelers but also the local villagers’ homeland.”
“I am thrilled to bring this action-packed sequel to the market knowing it is exactly what everyone is looking for, and, of course, delighted to continue our partnership with Code and relationship with Liam Neeson,” added executive producer Lisa Wilson.
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In 2021, Netflix brought the rights to The Ice Road for U.S. distribution, launching in June of that year. It was the most-streamed film on the service in its debut weekend. While reviews were mixed to negative, the film still found an audience with those who love Neeson’s niche action thrillers.
