Liam Neeson in action-packed 'Unknown' trailer

Liam Neeson is back in action in "Unknown" (formerly known as "Unknown White Male"), and this time, he's after his own identity. The film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra opens Jan. 7, 2011.

A first feature trailer is now online, and you can watch it below. Looks action-packed for sure, and a little mysterious as well. Hopefully it's as fast-paced and crazy as "Taken," Neeson's recent action thriller.

Th story of "Unknown" follows a doctor (Neeson) who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

January Jones, Frank Langella and Diane Kruger co-star. Collet-Serra recently directed "Orphan."

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Frank Langella joins 'Unknown White Male'

The great Frank Langella has signed on to star in Jaume Collet-Serra's upcoming Warner Bros./Dark Castle thriller "Unknown White Male." He's joining Liam Neeson, January Jones and Diane Kruger.

Karl Gajdusek wrote the script, which follows a doctor who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

Neeson plays the lead character, and Variety reports Langella plays a colleague who tries to help him reclaim his identity. Joel Silver is on board as a producer, and the film shoots next month.

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Monday film news roundup: Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes; 'Paranormal Activity 2'?

• Funny man Ricky Gervais will host the 67th annual Golden Globes Jan. 17. The folks at NBC suggested a host may boost the show, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association agreed. Gervais most recently starred in "The Invention of Lying." By the way, look for Globes nominees December 15.

• Ron Livingston is the latest to join Zach Galifianakis, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Lucy Punch in Jay Roach's upcoming "Dinner for Schmucks," a remake of Francis Veber's popular 1998 comedy "Le diner de cons." Livingston recently starred in "The Time Traveler's Wife." (Variety)

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Liam Neeson is an 'Unknown White Male'

Liam Neeson is set to star in Jaume Collet-Serra's upcoming Warner Bros./Dark Castle thriller "Unknown White Male."

Karl Gajdusek wrote the script, which follows a doctor who slips into a coma after a car accident while on vacation with his wife in Berlin. When he wakes up, he realizes he's been replaced by another man.

Collet-Serra most recently directed the decent horror thriller "Orphan," which is currently playing. His directing credits also include "Goal II: Living the Dream" and "House of Wax."

As for Neeson, he recently starred in Pierre Morel's success thriller "Taken." Future projects of his include "Clash of the Titans" and "The A-Team."

Source: The Hollywood Reporter