Liam Neeson Reflects On How Many People He's Killed In Action Movies
Actor Liam Neeson has reflected on the number of people he’s killed in his beloved action films. Since signing up for the role of retired CIA operative Brian Mills in 2008’s Taken, Neeson’s career has changed gears in a big way. Initially known as a dramatic actor with a considerable flair for his work, Neeson – who was nominated for his turn as Oscar Schindler in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster, Schindler’s List – went on to action movie stardom.
Neeson certainly couldn’t have been expecting Taken to find the success that it did, resulting in a wildly popular, yet wholly implausible franchise. Nonetheless, the 69-year-old took to the genre with genuine skill, the likes of which led to more action films. Many of these films have relied on a similar formula, in which Neeson goes on a one-man mission to eradicate villains and their assorted cadres of henchmen. It’s been fascinating to watch, even for those who aren’t all that interested in the action genre. There’s something about Neeson’s assured confidence while taking on any number of foes that's difficult to look away from.
Related: Taken 4 Updates: Will The Sequel Happen?
But after over a decade of big-screen slaughter, Neeson has taken the time to reflect on the surprising number of villains he’s killed. During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Neeson – whose latest action romp, Memory, hits theaters April 29 – was asked whether or not he has any idea how many people he’s killed in his films over the years. The question elicited some laughter on Neeson’s part, as he relayed an anecdote about his early days making the first Taken film:
[Laughs] I had a driver when I was doing Taken, the first Taken movie 15 years ago I think it was, and we were shooting in
Read more on screenrant.com
