One of cinema's most dependable stars, the rugged, charming Liam Neeson, is currently embroiled in the kind of international incident that even his character Bryan Mills from the Taken franchise would struggle to resolve with a 'particular set of skills.' The revered Northern Irish actor is desperately attempting to distance himself from claims that he is an anti-vaccine activist, following the release of a highly controversial new documentary he narrated.
The film in question, Plague of Corruption, has swiftly become a lightning rod for criticism, featuring a host of long-debunked COVID-19 theories and giving a generous platform to high-profile conspiracy theorists. For a star of Liam Neeson's stature—a figure whose name lends instant gravitas and mainstream credence—the mere association with such material is catastrophic.
