Liam Neeson filming san diego battleship

X17online has obtained the first, exclusive photos of Liam Neeson on the set of Battleship! The movie doesn't come out until May 2012 -- almost a full year from now -- and pictures from set have been kept under wraps!

Neeson plays Admiral Shane in the movie, which is based on the classic board game. Also starring in the film are Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna!

See more pics after the jump and in our gallery below!