Liam Neeson, 74, says he doesn’t need a gym to stay ready for action scenes
Liam Neeson says he stays fit for action roles without going to the gym, relying on year-round fitness and daily walks. At 74, he says this helps him return to physical scenes when a script calls for them, and he still enjoys performing some of his own fight sequences.
For “The Mongoose”, Neeson said he increases his workouts slightly when a role requires more physical activity. Director Mark Vanselow praised his commitment and flexibility; the pair have worked together on 30 projects, with Vanselow previously serving as Neeson’s stunt double for nearly 30 years. The film was released in cinemas on 30 October.
In short
- Neeson says he does not go to the gym.
- Daily walks are part of his fitness routine.
- He adjusts workouts when action roles require it.
Explained simply
Liam Neeson is an actor known for roles in films such as the Taken series, which helped establish him as a leading performer in action films. These roles often involve fights, chases and other physically demanding scenes, though performers may use stunt doubles for some sequences.
Mark Vanselow is a director who has worked with Neeson on many projects and previously doubled for him in stunts. Their long working relationship gives Vanselow direct experience of how Neeson approaches action scenes, while Neeson’s fitness routine helps him take on physical work when a role calls for it.