“Certainly since the success of the first one, the fan base has gone from old ages to eleven and twelve-year-old boys and girls. So why Taken 3? Neeson says it’s for the fans, and considering the film has just taken the top slot in the U.S. He’s a lovely, lovely man too.” ‘For the fans’ “I remember seeing him and thinking gosh… So when they got him for Taken 3 I was thrilled, I was jumping up and down. “I’ve always been a fan since ‘Color of Money’,” he revealed. Playing the lead detective is Forest Whitaker, who Neeson is a fan of. He is forced to flee, with the FBI in hot pursuit. In the third and final installment, the actor returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills who is framed for the murder of his ex-wife (played by Famke Janssen). “Of course I’d really love to shoot a picture in Dubai – maybe not Taken 4, or 5 or 6 – but something else.” “Look, I feel it’s the end of the series – the poster’s tagline even says it. So will there be a Taken 4? Neeson doesn’t seem to think so. And just from what I see them describe, you can make a cool film here. “I had heard about Dubai from various actors and actresses the Dubai International Film Festival, so I’d love to get an invite. This is my first time here and it has been wonderful. “It’s unbelievable, and this is the first premiere of its kind for me as I have none of my co-stars with me. And he admits he is quite taken with Dubai. Neeson has made history by becoming the first Hollywood actor to attend a Middle East film premiere outside of a film festival. But later I looked forward to it every day.” Taking Dubai by storm “It’s funny the first three or four days there it was an annoyance because it was waking me up. But I did kind of follow up to that prayer at the time,” he said. Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen. However, Neeson has now clarified the suggestions, telling Al Arabiya News: “No, I'm not converting. Retired special ops agent Bryan Mills turns the tables on his abductors when they seek revenge for the deaths of his daughters Albanian kidnappers. Some are just stunning, and it really makes me think about becoming a Muslim.” “The call to prayer happens five times a day, and for the first week, it drives you crazy, and then it just gets into your spirit, and it’s the most beautiful, beautiful thing,” he was quoted as saying at the time. While the news story first appeared in The Sun newspaper in 2012, it recently resurfaced in the Daily Mail, with Neeson – who was reared a Roman Catholic in Northern Ireland – reportedly admitted that the Islamic call to prayer “got into his spirit” while filming Taken 2 in Istanbul, Turkey. Prior to the fan event, the 62-year-old actor chatted to media about the film franchise, working with Forest Whitaker and of course, converting to Islam. Neeson flew in to the emirate to attend the Middle East premiere of "Taken 3" on Monday evening with all ten screens sold out at the location. Downey Jr.'s "Avengers" co-stars didn't make quite as much, with Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, and Mark Ruffalo all reportedly earning between $2-3 million with bonuses, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In 2014, Neeson landed the No.7 spot on Forbes' list of Highest Paid Actors - which is still small compared to Robert Downey Jr.'s $50 million "Avengers" paycheck. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath all the way until the very end In Taken 2, the roles are reversed from its predecessor. The movie shines with suspenseful action sequences in very exotic urban areas around Istanbul. "Given the muscular box office of 'Taken 2,' agency sources think Neeson could command $20 million-plus if he wanted to reprise the role - a mark once considered standard for big franchise roles but now reserved for the likes of Johnny Depp and Will Smith in the right projects," noted The Hollywood Reporter. Taken 2 is a highly engaging action movie starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, and Famke Janssen. In 2013, Deadline reported that Neeson was "closing a deal in the vicinity of $20 million to reprise his role as Bryan Mills." While the figure hasn't been confirmed, it is likely based on the franchise's success. And now, the 62 -year-old actor will once again reprise his role for "Taken 3," hitting theaters today.
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