Neeson was in the running to be James Bond before the role went to, Pierce Brosnan but Natasha Richardson put a kibosh on that!
Liam Neeson was in the running to be James Bond before the role went to another Irishman, Pierce Brosnan.
County Antrim star was in running to play James Bond, before Pierce Brosnan, but his late wife put a stop to it
Liam Neeson has enjoyed a somewhat unexpected renaissance as an action star in recent years, with films like Taken and Non-Stop, but did you know he was once in the running to be James Bond?
In the early ‘90s, before fellow Irishman Pierce Brosnan assumed the role of the famous spy, Liam Neeson was among the actors shortlisted to take over after Timothy Dalton’s departure from the franchise.
However, as Neeson revealed in a recent interview with Men’s Journal, it was per the advice of his late wife Natasha Richardson that he took himself out of the running.
“I was being considered. I’m sure they were considering a bunch of other guys, too,” he said of the 007 role.
But Richardson, who began dating Neeson after they starred together on Broadway in the play Anna Christie in 1993, told him she would not walk down the aisle with him if he accepted the Bond job.
Asked why, Neeson smiled and said “Women. Foreign countries. Halle Berry. It’s understandable.”
Richardson also cautioned it would be a harsh transition from Neeson’s most recent film at the time, Schindler’s List. “She was like, ‘You’re going to ruin your career’.”
They wed in 1994 and raised two sons together until Richardson’s tragic death after a skiing accident in 2009.
News
The Impressive Power of USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108)
The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108): A Testament to American Naval Power and Technology The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108), a formidable Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, stands as a symbol of American naval supremacy and cutting-edge technology. With its impressive capabilities…
Revealing the Formidable Musashi: Yamato’s Terrifying Sister Ship
The Mighty Musashi: A Personal Account of the Formidable Japanese Battleship’s Sinking Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen made headlines earlier this week when he announced the discovery of the long-lost Japanese battleship Musashi, the fearsome sister ship of the renowned Yamato….
VIDEO : When Pilots Fall Short: Unveiling the High-Stakes Drama of Landing on US Aircraft Carriers
When a pilot misses the landing on a US aircraft carrier, a carefully choreographed and high-stakes series of events is set into motion.Landing on an aircraft carrier is an incredibly demanding and precise task, often referred to as a “trap”…
Why Can’t Monster Waves Sink The US Navy’s Largest Aircraft Carriers In Rough Seas ?
The sight of an aircraft carrier slicing through turbulent seas is a spectacle that commands awe and admiration. Have you ever pondered the remarkable resilience of these colossal vessels in the face of nature’s fury? Dive deep with us into…
VIDEO : A Day of Advanced Sea Patrol with U.S. Amphibious Ships
U.S. Super Advanced Amphibious Ships: Guardians of the Seas Embarking on a journey through the depths of innovation and maritime supremacy, the U.S. Super Advanced Amphibious Ships stand as titans of the ocean, epitomizing cutting-edge naval prowess. With a symphony…
The Indomitable Power: The Mighty Champion of the 4K Generation in the 21st Century
In the whirlwind world of modern technology, where speed and innovation reign supreme, there’s an exhilarating countdown that captures the essence of progress. Welcome to “Greatest Ever,” a riveting top ten compilation that delves into the marvels of contemporary technology….
End of content
No more pages to load