Overview
- Neeson said Wednesday in People that when he drives on the highway he tops out at about 58 miles per hour, roughly 93 kilometers per hour.
- He told the magazine he has no real interest in or knowledge of cars and that in private he drives a black car.
- For his new film The Mongoose Neeson said he did some driving but that the risky, high-speed sequences were handled mainly by a stunt team.
- The Mongoose marks the directorial debut of his longtime stunt double Mark Vanselow, who Neeson said has worked with him on about 30 projects and whom he trusted for fight and driving choreography.
- Neeson’s comments update earlier remarks about possibly stepping back from action roles and underscore common industry practice of using professional stunt crews to protect older lead actors and limit on-screen risk.