With Daniel Craig done with the role of the popular British spy, a number of actors have become the contender to be the next James Bond. While multiple Hollywood stars are in a race to portray the character, Liam Neeson left the role after he got an ultimatum from his wife, Natasha Richardson.
The Taken star shared during his interview with Rolling Stones that he got the offer to portray James Bond but seems like he wasn’t destined to be 007.
Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson Was Offered the Role of James Bond
Liam Neeson is known for his incredible performances. The actor, popularly known for his work in Taken, was once offered to play James Bond. After featuring in Steve Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film, Schindler’s List, Neeson gained much more recognition, leading the film producer, Barbara Broccoli, to offer him the role of James Bond. Although he wanted to portray the British spy and was going to agree to the offer, he had to refuse due to his wife’s one condition.
Liam Neeson in Taken
“And then my lovely wife [Natasha Richardson], God rest her soul, said to me while we were shooting ‘Nell’ down in the Carolinas, ‘Liam, I want to tell you something: If you play James Bond, we’re not getting married.’”
During his interview with Rolling Stone, the Blacklight star shared that he knew Barbara Broccoli and she “had called me a couple of times to ask if I was interested, and I said, ‘Yes, I would be interested.’” However, he had to turn down the offer after he received a warning from his wife.
While it would have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Liam Neeson as he was still working to make a name for himself, the actor does not seem to regret the decision. He shared in his interview that he continued teasing his wife by impersonating James Bond and humming the James Bond theme song.
And the Memory star also had a reason why his wife would have asked him to reject the role. He shared that Richardson gave him a “James Bond ultimatum.” He further shared,
Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson
“And she meant it! Come on, there are all those gorgeous girls in various countries getting into bed and getting out of bed. I’m sure a lot of her decision-making was based on that!”
Although he may not be able to star in James Bond movies, Neeson has starred in a number of action thrillers, including the popular franchise, Taken.
News
Megan Fox Turned Down a Mammoth $17 Million Paycheck Due to Her Intense Hatred for Angelina Jolie Comparisons
Some actors like being compared to the veterans but some absolutely hate it. The latter was true for Megan Fox and Angelina Jolie for which the former…
Sylvester Stallone Exiting $789M Franchise, Letting Fast X Star Take Over after Megan Fox’s Debut? $400M Rich Star Says “Jason Statham is 80% of it”
For the most part of his career, Sylvester Stallone’s name has been attached to several franchises but it seems the actor is finally shifting away from his…
EXCLUSIVE – Machine Gun Kelly got SHOCKING blackout tattoo to prove to Megan Fox that he is 100% committed to their relationship – as insiders reveal what actress REALLY thinks about the dramatic new ink
Machine Gun Kelly’s shocking new body art is an attempt to show his girlfriend, Megan Fox, that he ‘can change for the benefit of their relationship,’ insiders have…
Megan Fox’s boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly revealed a shocking new black tattoo that required 44 needles, but what stunned fans was the sensitive image he just shared
Machine Gun Kelly has debuted his new ink on social media. The singer is known to be covered almost top-to-toe in tattoos, but has now covered many of…
Machine Gun Kelly shares heartbreaking message addressing Megan Fox’s miscarriage
Machine Gun Kelly has shared some deeply personal thoughts about his partner Megan Fox’s miscarriage in a new song. The singer grapples with the loss of his…
Controversy Erupts: Charlize Theron Faces Backlash for Comments on Afrikaans Language, Fans Defend Cultural Heritage
Charlize Theron, a renowned South African actress, recently stirred controversy with her remarks about Afrikaans, the language spoken by many in South Africa. During a media interview,…
End of content
No more pages to load