Director Joe Carnahan spoke with MTV about casting Liam Neeson as the roll of Col. John Hannibal "It was just these very subtle things that I thought we did. The sense of humor and the adventure and exploration, all made Hannibal this fun character."

As for the beloved creation of the late Peppard, Carnahan said fans will still appreciate the roots of the A-Team leader. "[The old Hannibal] is absolutely there," he insisted. "I don't think we sacrificed that one bit."