First Official Picture Of The New A-Team
Posted by Richard on Monday, October 26, 2009 in Celebrities • Mr T. • Projects • (0) Comments • Permalink
Here’s the first promotional picture of the new A-Team movie.
The movie is due for release on June 11th 2010 and is shaping up to be next year’s summer blockbuster. One of the biggest challenges facing all involved with the new A-Team movie is living up to expectation set by the original 80’s TV series.
We’re slowly starting to get a feel of what the new A-Team is going to be like though. Thanks to this photo and other previous leaked pictures we’re beginning to piece together a general style of the new movie. From what I’m seeing, I’m happy to say that it appears the new A-Team movie is paying homage to the original TV series rather well.
OK, so the new B.A. Baracus played by Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson doesn’t seem to wear as many gold chains as Mr. T did, but he does however proudly sport the trademark Mohawk haircut. Hannibal, now played by Liam Neeson seems to constantly be wearing leather gloves and have a cigar hanging from his mouth. Sharlto Copley who takes on the role of Murdock continues to wear a baseball-cap and a brown leather jacket. While Bradley Cooper whose cast as Faceman continues to be the sharply-dressed member of the A-Team.
Previous photos even show that they’ve kept the red and black GMC van as their transportation. Now I’m sure the van will be kitted out with more up-to-date technology and have some gadgets that will blow your mind, but the exterior basically remains the same.
There is one rumored change that might not sit too well with any diehard fan. A helicopter was spotted during the filming and suggestions are that B.A. Baracus overcomes his legendary fear of flying. I personally think this might be a good thing because who else other than Mr. T can deliver the line “I ain't gettin' on no plane you crazy fool,” with such heart and conviction?
What are your overall thoughts? Do you like the fact they’ve kept some original A-Team characteristics or do you think they’d have been better updating everything? Do you think they’ve cast well for this movie? Who would you cast different if not? Will ‘Rampage’ be able to deliver a line like everybody’s favorite tough guy, Mr. T? Should Mr. T at least have a cameo role in the movie?
First promotional picture of the new A-Team. Pictured (left to right) are Bradley Cooper (Faceman), Quinton Jackson (BA Baracus), Sharlto Copley (Murdock) and Liam Neeson (Hannibal)
The Old A-Team, from left; Faceman (Dirk Benedict), Murdock (Dwight Schultz), B.A.Baracus (Mr. T) and leader Hannibal (George Peppard)