Variety also reports Spielberg's in talks with his "Schindler's List" star, Liam Neeson, to play the part of Lincoln. The film follows Lincoln as he leads the North in the U.S. Civil War.
Liam Neeson has been earning rave reviews for his role as sex researcher Alfred Kinsey in "Kinsey." Neeson will next be seen in "Kingdom of Heaven" directed by Ridley Scott and "Batman Begins" with Christian Bale.
Steven Spielberg is currently shooting "War of the Worlds" with Tom Cruise. "War of the Worlds" is set for release in June 2005.
SOURCE: Variety

