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Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
The one role Liam Neeson refused to reprise one last time - and the sad reason why
When it comes to playing comic book villains, Liam Neeson fans have already singled out their favorite that the Irishman has embodied. Unfortunately for them, the Hollywood superstar was forced to rule out playing one of his favorite characters for one last time. Neeson first played Ra's al Ghul in 2005's Batman Begins movie . Even though the character was stripped of his comic book immortality and commanded the League of 'Shadows' instead of 'Assassins,' it was still an excellent interpretation of one of the greatest villains in comic history. Taken star Neeson returned as the character in a brief vision for 2012's The Dark Knight Rises, and always spoke fondly of his time as 'The Demon's Head.' When IGN asked him if he'd heard about Ra's turning up in Arrow, he surprised fans by said no one had contacted him about the role, but he'd return "in a heartbeat, if it came my way, yeah. Very much so." Read More Related Articles Jenna Bush Hager announces major career move in heartfelt statement Read More Related Articles Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly moves on from series as she joins new detective drama CW president Mark Pedowitz acted on this straight away. He told Buzzfeed: "We quickly went to him, just on the off-chance that he had the time to do it." The one role Liam Neeson will not be returning to in popular movie. (Image: Getty Images) Unfortunately, Neeson's schedule wouldn't allow him to commit to a ten-episode stint on a network show, so he politely refused the part. It ultimately went to Australian actor Matt Nable, who later reprised the part for an episode of the spinoff show Legends of Tomorrow. Ra's al Ghul is an immortal eco-terrorist who commanded the fearsome and mysterious League of Assassins. It is by far not the only role the Taken actor wished he could reprise. Liam has opened up about another role he wishes he should have ticked off his list. Speaking of reprising the role of Michael Collins for a sequel, Liam, 72, lamented to Collider : "I'm just too old, but I would love to go back to Michael Collins." It's hardly surprising Liam is so fond of the role - it earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Drama as the title character in Neil Jordan's 1996 biopic Michael Collins. He won critical acclaim for his part in the movie, playing the figure who became a leading light in the Irish battle for independence against Britain in the early 20th century. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Chicago Tribune
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Rosie O'Donnell becomes latest comedian to leave the US after Trump's reelection
Comedian, actor and Donald Trump nemesis Rosie O'Donnell has become the latest stand-up celebrity to flee the U.S. in the wake of the president's reelection. O'Donnell told fans on Tuesday that she and her 12-year-old child moved to Ireland on Jan. 15, just five days before Trump returned to the White House to begin his second term. 'When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back,' the 62-year-old Long Island native said on TikTok. 'It's been heartbreaking to see what's happening politically and hard for me personally as well. The personal is political, as we all know.' O'Donnell and Trump have famously insulted one another over the years. Their nasty feud came to a head during the 2016 presidential debates when moderator Megyn Kelly noted Trump had called women 'pigs, dogs, slobs,' and he interrupted to say 'Only Rosie O'Donnell.' The 'League of Their Own' star confessed on Tuesday there are many things she misses about being in the U.S., and never thought she'd actually leave. But she said her time in Ireland has been 'wonderful' and that she's currently in the process of getting her citizenship as her grandparents are Irish. O'Donnell's announcement comes less than four months after comedian Ellen DeGeneres and actress Portia de Rossi decamped to the U.K. from their home in California. The couple reportedly became 'very disillusioned' with Trump's victory in the election and were determined to 'get the hell out,' a source told TMZ.
