Liam Neeson, 72, says he's retiring from action movies Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Terry Zeller For Dailymail.com Published: 17:14 EDT, 23 October 2024 | Updated: 17:18 EDT, 23 October 2024 e-mail 37 shares 25 View comments Liam Neeson seems ready to close the curtain on his action-hero era.
The 72-year-old Irish actor, who began his career on Belfast 's theater stages, has confirmed plans to step away from action films after enjoying a thrilling career resurgence in roles like Taken, Star Wars , and The Grey. He admits the physical demands are catching up with him, acknowledging it's time to step aside as some stunts may soon be beyond his reach. 'I’m 72—it has to stop at some stage,' Neeson shared with People on Wednesday.
'You can’t fool audiences. I don’t want Mark [his longtime stunt double Mark Vanselow] to be fighting my fight scenes for me.' Liam Neeson has confirmed plans to step away from action films after enjoying a thrilling career resurgence in roles like Taken, Star Wars , and The Grey; (pictured 2022) He admits the physical demands are catching up with him, acknowledging it's time to step aside as some stunts may soon be beyond his reach; (pictured in Honest Thief) Read More Liam Neeson reveals he was offered the chance to play James Bond in the 1990s.
.. but his future wife Natasha Richardson wouldn't marry him if he took the role While he hasn’t set a firm date for his final action flick, Neeson hinted that his exit could come .