The actor has made more than 100 films and earned an Academy Award nomination for Schindler’s List

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

Liam Neeson has issued a blunt message to Northern Ireland politicians to get back to work. The Co Antrim-born Hollywood star expressed frustration at the Stormont impasse over post Brexit trading arrangements.

The Hollywood star, 70, who grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, said Protestant and Catholic voices have to be heard.

Liam Neeson has said he plans to retire from action films soon.