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Liam Neeson replaces Gibson in Hangover 2

Los Angeles: Liam Neeson will replace Mel Gibson as the tattoo artist in Hangover 2. Gibson was dropped by Warner Bros from the sequel after some actors and studio executive objected to his name. The former A-lister has been attracting bad publicity for his rants against ex-lover Oksana Grigorieva,who has accused his of assault. Neesons role was suggested to the movie bosses by Bradley Cooper,who starred with him in The A-Team. The role is said to be pivotal to the film. The character is described as crazy and intense,the Hollywood Reporter said. Bradley Cooper,Zack Galifianakis,Ed Helms and Justin Bartha are reprising their roles in the sequel.