Michael Chiklis is all the time able to run by a wall, notably after enjoying real-life old-aged faculty soccer sensation Mike Flynt in The Senior. Whereas talking solely with MovieWeb, Chiklis mentioned an upcoming characteristic the place he shares the display with motion star Liam Neeson, though not in exactly the way in which he’d prefer to.
“I used to be slightly annoyed, I’ve to confess. I am form of [playing] this arch villain caught in a single location, and I needed to have at it with Liam Neeson. I needed to throw fingers with him, and I did not get to do it.”
Chiklis defined that physicality is a core a part of his performing repertoire, citing the coaching he underwent to play Flynt in The Senior, in addition to his personal background in soccer. Flynt’s true story is as inconceivable as it’s inspiring, monitoring his real-life journey again to varsity soccer in his late 50s to relive the senior yr season that poor choices robbed him of in his youth. Chiklis was in disbelief, however having Flynt by his aspect on set helped him carry the legendary Texas story to life. Mike Flynt added some context.
“The entire thing took place because of my best remorse in life, shedding my senior yr and letting down the fellows on that crew. After I went again to play it was superb… those that go and see this are actually seeing a real story.”
‘The Mongoose’ Is an Motion-Thriller From a Longtime Neeson Collaborator
The Mongoose began filming earlier this yr in Southeastern Australia, and alongside Neeson and Chiklis, it boasts a solid that features Marisa Tomei and Ving Rhames. Regardless of the frustration of not assembly Neeson on the sector of battle, Chiklis very a lot loved their time collectively and spoke extremely of the movie total.
“It is an action-packed flick, it is nice, good, and actually well-made… I did get to hold with [Liam Neeson] and have some nice dinners and nice tales with him. He is a gentleman, humorous and gifted.”
Neeson stars as struggle hero Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a person accused of a criminal offense he didn’t commit, main legislation enforcement on an epic automobile chase. It will likely be the directorial debut for Mark Vanselow, a longtime stunt coordinator who has labored with Neeson many occasions earlier than, and on numerous large blockbusters. The outcomes ought to be thrilling to say the least.
Tomei stars as Neeson’s ex-wife, with Rhames enjoying a former colleague who lived by armed battle with Neeson’s character previously. Chiklis’ character is the pinnacle of the freeway patrol, making an attempt to take out Neeson’s character. As for Chiklis’ desired showdown with the motion star? It could simply have to attend for a sequel, with Chiklis teasing, “Possibly subsequent time, Liam. You and me, buddy.” The Senior is in Theaters September 19, 2025.
The Senior
- Launch Date
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September 19, 2025
- Writers
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Robert Eisele
- Producers
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Mark Ciardi, Justin Baldoni, Manu Gargi, Campbell G. McInnes