{"id":57716,"date":"2024-10-24T10:26:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=57716"},"modified":"2024-10-24T10:26:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T14:26:32","slug":"liam-neeson-hints-at-retiring-from-action-films-in-2025-it-has-to-stop-at-some-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/liam-neeson-hints-at-retiring-from-action-films-in-2025-it-has-to-stop-at-some-stage\/57716\/","title":{"rendered":"Liam Neeson hints at retiring from action films in 2025: \u201cIt has to stop at some stage\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liam Neeson, renowned for his iconic roles in action-packed blockbusters like <\/span>Taken<\/span><\/i>, has hinted at his retirement from action films, suggesting that 2025 might mark the end of his long-running career in the genre. The 72-year-old actor, whose \u201cparticular set of skills\u201d has made him a staple in Hollywood thrillers, revealed his thoughts on winding down his action movie career during an interview with <\/span>People<\/span><\/i>, published on Wednesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Liam Neeson on his retiring plans:<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201cMaybe at the end of next year. I think that\u2019s it,\u201d Neeson said, acknowledging the physical demands that come with his action roles. While the actor continues to keep pace with his stunt double, Mark Vanselow, Neeson admitted that it\u2019s becoming harder to pull off the intense fight scenes audiences have come to expect from him. \u201cI\u2019m 72 \u2014 it has to stop at some stage,\u201d he explained. \u201cYou can\u2019t fool audiences. I don\u2019t want Mark to be fighting my fight scenes for me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Neeson will next be seen in the upcoming action film <\/span>Absolution<\/span><\/i>, directed by Hans Petter Moland, who praised the actor\u2019s ability to keep up with the fast-paced action. However, Neeson\u2019s pragmatic approach suggests he is ready to transition out of the physically demanding genre.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the talk of retirement from action films, 2025 is shaping up to be a busy year for Neeson. The actor is set to star in the thriller <\/span>Cold Storage<\/span><\/i> and will take on a new comedic role in the reboot of the <\/span>Naked Gun<\/span><\/i> franchise. In the revival of the beloved police comedy series, Neeson will star opposite Pamela Anderson, who is set to play his love interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Neeson expressed his admiration for Anderson, calling her a perfect fit for the role. \u201cI\u2019m madly in love with her,\u201d he told <\/span>People<\/span><\/i>. \u201cI can\u2019t compliment her enough. She\u2019s funny.\u201d The <\/span>Naked Gun<\/span><\/i> reboot, which is based on the classic <\/span>Police Squad!<\/span><\/i> TV series, is slated for a July 2025 release, with Anderson following in the footsteps of Priscilla Presley, who played the romantic lead in the original trilogy alongside Leslie Nielsen\u2019s bumbling lieutenant Frank Drebin.<\/span><\/p>\n

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