Liam Neeson is starring alongside Vanessa Redgrave in the new sci-fi comedy Cold Storage, marking their first film collaboration. The movie’s trailer reveals a darkly humorous story set in a desolate world where a parasitic fungus threatens humanity’s survival.
Cast and Plot Details of Cold Storage
Cold Storage also features Joe Keery from Stranger Things, Georgina Campbell of Barbarian fame, Sosie Bacon from Smile, and the veteran actress Lesley Manville. The trailer’s standout moments include intense sci-fi horror elements, such as neon green explosions caused by the fungal menace. Set in a dry, post-apocalyptic environment reminiscent of Fallout and The Last of Us, the film blends suspense with comedic undertones. Written by David Koepp and directed by Jonny Campbell, the story follows two self-storage employees—Teacake (Keery) and Naomi (Campbell)—who confront the sudden escape of a dangerous fungus sealed decades earlier by the government on the site of an old military base.
The Special Bond Between Neeson and Redgrave
Though Liam Neeson and Vanessa Redgrave do not share any scenes, their personal history adds depth to this collaboration. Redgrave is Neeson’s former mother-in-law; she was married to Neeson’s late wife, Natasha Richardson, who passed away in 2009 from a skiing accident. Neeson reflected on Redgrave’s involvement, expecting her to overshadow others with her performance. He told The Hollywood Reporter,
“The day she started work was the day I actually flew back home from Rome, but we were in the same hotel, and so we had dinner. Her character and her scenes in the film, she’s probably going to steal the movie. She’s perfect casting for it. It’s a good script and a good story. But, yeah, she’s going to steal the fecking movie.”
—Liam Neeson, Actor
Behind the Scenes and Future Release
Cold Storage represents a collaboration between accomplished talents, including writer David Koepp, who recently worked with Steven Soderbergh on consecutive projects, and British director Jonny Campbell, known for his work on Doctor Who and Westworld. Neeson portrays a battle-hardened retired bioterrorist who joins the efforts to contain the fungal outbreak and stop an extinction event. Currently, Neeson can be seen in the Naked Gun reboot, where he has drawn attention for possible off-screen romances with Pamela Anderson. Cold Storage is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release in 2026, offering audiences a thriller that intertwines high-stakes action, dark comedy, and sci-fi horror in a uniquely tense and reflective narrative.
