Liam Neeson reveals he rejected James Bond role because of THIS reason

James Bond is one of most popular characters around world. It has been played by various actors, with Daniel Craig being latest nt 007. Recently, acclaimed actor Liam Neeson disclosed that he was offered role but refused it due to an ultimatum by his wife. 

Liam Neeson says he refused James Bond role because of his wife

People magazine reported that in a recent appearance on Late Late Show with James Corden, Liam Neeson revealed that he refused to play James Bond on big screen as his late wife Natasha Richardson was t on board with idea. He admitted that producer Barbara Broccoli approached him to take on role shortly after he starred in Steven Spielberg-directed Schindler's List in 1993.  69-year-old actor recalled that he knew makers were looking at various actors and he apparently was among m. However, his "dear, departed wife" Natasha Richardson said to him that if he is offered a James Bond role and he is going to play it, n he is t going to marry her. ultimatum made Neeson t look furr at opportunity to portray secret nt. 

Liam Neeson's wife, Natasha Richardson passed away in 2009, at of 45. She was skiing at Quebec's Mount Tremblant and sustained a head injury. actor suffered blunt force trauma after falling on a beginner's slope. Following accident, she initially refused medical treatment.  couple has two sons toger, Micheál and Daniel. Liam Neeson and his eldest son Micheál starred in Made in Italy (2020), which is about an artist who reunites with his estranged son after death of his wife. 

character of James Bond is currently essayed by Daniel Craig on silver screen. actor will be seen in character for one last time in Time to Die, which is scheduled to release later this year. Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Harry Styles, Henry Golding, and several or stars have been popular choices to be next 007. However, re is official confirmation on who would be next James Bond, yet. 

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