Liam Neeson on his retirement from action films: "I don't want to offend the audience."

Actor Liam Neeson has reflected on his journey as an action actor, a genre that has defined his career since the release of Taken . In the midst of promoting the American reboot of The Naked Gun , which he stars in alongside Pamela Anderson, the actor has honestly addressed his possible permanent retirement from the more physical scenes in film, a decision he did not want to take lightly.

During a conversation with Rolling Stone , the Irish actor explained that he continues to be cautious about projects that involve risky scenes and combat. "I don't want to offend the audience," he noted, aware that playing an action hero requires a certain physical credibility that, at 72 years old , is starting to become difficult to sustain.

Although he keeps in shape, something he attributes to his past as an amateur boxer , Neeson believes the time has come to be "more selective" with these types of roles. Still, he doesn't completely rule out continuing to work in action films, as long as the role suits his age and abilities.

The actor has also spoken about acting as a serious matter: "There are actors and actresses who are incredibly talented, but they arrive late to filming. I find that disrespectful . I always try to be prepared and on time. The least I can do is be 100% present," he commented. This professional ethic, coupled with his versatility as an actor, has been key to staying relevant in a constantly evolving industry.

With films like Schindler's List, Star Wars , and Batman Begins , Liam Neeson has demonstrated a chameleon-like ability that he now puts to the service of comedy in the reboot of The Naked Gun . There, he plays Frank Drebin Jr. without abandoning his sober and restrained style , a formula that, according to him, works best in comedy: "I don't play comedy, I let it emerge from seriousness." After almost five decades of career, his priority is to maintain authenticity in front of the public, even if that means leaving behind the shootouts and chases.