Liam Neeson was hesitant to appear in TV skit addressing controversial 2019 remarks

The scene in Atlanta sees its star Brian Tyree Henry encounter Neeson in a bar called the “Cancel Club”, and the Irish actor apologise for his “transgression” and for hurting people with the remarks

Jordan Peele convinced Liam Neeson to appear in TV skit addressing 2019 remarks (Ian West/PA)

Nope director Jordan Peele reportedly convinced Liam Neeson to make a cameo appearance in series three of US comedy Atlanta, in which he addressed controversial remarks he made in 2019.

The Irish actor had initially been hesitant about appearing in the skit, but had been convinced it would “actually be a good thing”, Atlanta creator Donald Glover said.