At 72 years old, Liam Neeson has announced his retirement from action films in 2025.

Renowned actor Liam Neeson has recently announced his plans to retire from action films, putting an end to his iconic roles and his "particular set of skills". The 72-year-old has made a name for himself in the industry with his intense action films such as the Taken franchise, The Grey, and Star Wars, where he often performs his own stunts.

Neeson explained in an interview with People that at his age, he feels it's time to step back from the physically demanding roles. "I'm 72 - it has to stop at some stage," he shared. "You can't fool audiences. I don't want Mark [his long-time stunt collaborator] to be fighting my fight scenes for me."

He revealed that he is considering 2025 as the year to officially retire, saying, "Maybe the end of next year. I think that's it." It's a bittersweet decision for Neeson, who has found a special niche in the industry with his action roles.

Aside from his successful career, the actor also opened up about his personal life, particularly the loss of his wife, Natasha Richardson, in 2009. Reflecting on her tragic death after a skiing accident, Neeson shared, "It was a horrible thing to happen." He also spoke highly of his sister-in-law and mother-in-law who helped him raise his two sons, Micheál and Daniel, who are now 29 and 28, respectively. "Everybody just pulled together. Vanessa and Joely were extraordinary. We were fortunate in lots of ways," he said.

Neeson has been in the film industry since the 1980s and has recently received critical acclaim for his role in the Netflix film, In the Land of Saints and Sinners. The high-octane thriller has been compared to the "Irish Avengers" and has been a hit among viewers. Despite his busy schedule in the past few years, Neeson has several projects in post-production, including The Naked Gun, Thug, Cold Storage, and The Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, which are yet to have a release date.

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