Liam Neeson Would Only Do Horror for a Lot of Money & Mark Vanselow’s Directorial Debut!
Summary
Liam Neeson and stunt director Mark Vanslow discuss their new action film, The Mongoose, highlighting its high-octane car stunts and cast. Neeson shares anecdotes about his early career in Irish theater and his enduring friendship with Vanslow, who has doubled him since 1998. The conversation also covers the evolution of stunt safety, the impact of AI on the industry, and Vanslow’s background in professional water skiing before transitioning to Hollywood.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor: Custom rugs
Guest introductions and movie release date
Stunt driving and the Mongoose car
Liam Neeson's car preferences and hobbies
Discussion of Woody Allen films
Liam's acting preferences and The Grey
Aging and the loss of industry friends
Stunt coordination vs. directing
Liam's early life and Lyric Theatre
Family background and Northern Ireland economy
Early career struggles and move to LA
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Mark Vanslow's stunt career origins
Stunt safety evolution and AI
Favorite stunt movies and actor names
Filming The Mongoose in Australia
Barefoot water skiing techniques
Water World and boat stunts
Fast and Furious and movie wrap-up
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