Liam Neeson Reportedly Earned 20 Times More For 'Taken 3' Than The Original Movie
In 2012, Neeson was reluctant to return to the role for "Taken 2," but finally agreed after pocketing a reported $15 million paycheck. A small fee for a film that has since gone on to gross $376,141,306 worldwide on a $45 million production budget.
And now, the 62-year-old actor will once again reprise his role for "Taken 3," hitting theaters today.
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.
"Taken 2" director Olivier Megaton also returns for the latest installment.
Megaton is the man partially responsible for the huge box office grosses of "Taken 2," earning $50 million more than the orginal.
"When the sequel does better than the original at the box office, and doesn't cost that much more, of course they will try for the trifecta," noted Deadline.
Now Neeson just needs to "take" down the negative reviews of the latest movie.