NBC has just released the teaser trailer for the TV adaptation of the movie "Taken." (Photo : YouTube/Taken)
NBC may have seen the potential in the film franchise "Taken," which is why the network is making a TV adaptation of the renowned movie series.
The minute-long teaser was released some days ago suggesting how the then young Bryan Mills (Clive Standen) became one of Central Intelligence Agency's most dependable and effective field agents.
The short clip began where both the protagonist and someone dear to him - Kelly(?) are on board a train and planning for their future. However, all of it will go down the drain as a group of armed men attempted to commandeer the express and at the same time threatened the passengers on board. Bryan then sprung into action and eventually disabled the hijackers, though the situation killed Kelly in the process.
While still recuperating both physically and emotionally, the director of CIA's "Emergency Covert Team" expressed her intent in recruiting him under her wing. The succeeding parts of the video will see Bryan accepting the post driven by the tragedy that had happened to him and made it as his personal mission to stop ill-minded individuals.
Having said that, Slashfilm contemplated on how will the show best it out considering the fact that the film series starred one of Hollywood's premiere actors - Liam Neeson.
According to Collider, the show may most likely feature the younger Bryan's exploits as he helps people in need that were victimized by such crimes, though it is expected to have the plot twist penchant just like any other shows.
Meanwhile, Standen has been around the industry for quite some time now and played roles in equally famed serials such as "Doctor Who" where he played the part of Private Harris and Rollo in History Channel's Nordic-themed historical drama - "Vikings."
The TV adaptation for "Taken" will premiere on Feb. 27 next year on NBC.
