Liam Neeson could retire (soon) from action films (again): 'It has to stop'


By AGENCY

After action, Liam Neeson is set to conquer the comedy genre. Photo: TNS

With a decade-plus with action films as his calling card, Liam Neeson says he may be ageing out of the genre – but he has said that before.

After breaking into the film industry nearly half a century ago, the Northern Ireland-born actor found his stride with Taken, a 2009 revenge drama about a former government agent who must rescue his kidnapped daughter. Since then, he has kept largely to action cinema, where he sensed his performances most resonated with viewers.

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