1st look at Liam Neeson in 'Taken 2'

It's that time again, folks. Time for Liam Neeson to put together his particular set of skills, growl at the camera, and ass kick his way across Istanbul in Taken 2. The first film, produced and co-written by Luc Besson, looks like every other movie by the French filmmaker, so it was a surprise to many when it became such a huge hit. Taking in over $220M, it not only ushered in a new mini-era of older folks as action heroes, but turned Neeson into a bonafide box office draw and somehow the toughest guy on the block.

After a bit of haggling about the schedule, Neeson is finally back as ex-agent Brian Mills, and this time he won't be out to rescue his kidnapped daughter(Maggie Grace). He'll be looking to save himself as the father of one of the slave traders he killed in the last film comes seeking revenge. Kidnapped, tortured, and humiliated, Mills is aided by his daughter in finding an escape, and seeking a little bit of payback.

EW has the first few images from the Olivier Megaton-directed flick, set to hit theaters on October 5th...