(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Liam Neeson will replace Mel Gibson in The Hangover 2.

The 58-year-old Irish actor announced he has accepted a cameo role in the movie, which is a sequel to 2009 comedy blockbuster The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis.

Troubled Hollywood actor Mel was initially set for the cameo role as a Bangkok tattoo artist, but members of the cast and crew were reportedly unhappy with his involvement.

Liam doesnt know too much about his part yet, but hes very excited about it as he found the first movie hilarious.

"I just got a call to do a one day shoot for Hangover 2 as a tattooist in Thailand, and that's about all I know about it, he told Variety.

I just laughed my leg off when I saw The Hangover, I was shooting in Berlin earlier this year and rented it on a hotel TV.

The star explained his The A-Team co-star and good pal Bradley had initially presented the idea to him. Bradley portrayed Phil Wenneck in the first movie and knew Liam would be the perfect addition to the sequel.

In the first film, a group of men went to Las Vegas for a wild bachelor party, and a series of bizarre events occurred. The sequel, set in Thailand, is set to be just as wacky. (C) Cover Media