Overview

• In a New York Times interview, Neeson said he felt “a tiny bit embarrassed” by the three Taken films that transformed him into an action hero
• He acknowledged that Bryan Mills’ famous “particular set of skills” speech has become an enduring cultural touchstone that still follows him
• At 73, Neeson signaled he will step away from physically demanding roles to avoid misrepresenting his age and to honor audience expectations
• He is now starring as Frank Drebin Jr. in a reboot of The Naked Gun comedies, marking a deliberate shift into comedy
• During promotion of the film, rumors swirled about a romance with co-star Pamela Anderson and the pair even staged a playful kiss on The Today Show