Liam Neeson isn’t taken with this type of person.
The “Naked Gun” star, 73, recently shared his opinion on actors who show up late to set.
“I hear disturbing stories about actors and actresses who are very gifted,” Neeson told Rolling Stone, “but show up on the set two, three, four hours late. I would never work with those people. I think it’s so insulting.”
The “Taken” vet added that being punctual is “very, very important, I think. Because you have a crew of like 60, 70, 80 people waiting for you.”
As a performer, Neeson shared he’s learned a lot from his colleagues over the years.
“Certainly with acting, you’re always questing. You know what I mean?” he told the magazine. “I never feel I’ve done it. There’s always stuff to learn, with different actors and actresses you’re working with, as well as different directors.”
“I just try to be real,” the “Wildcat” star said. “And show up on time. That’s very important.”
Neeson’s latest project has him starring as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank Drebin from the original films. Pamela Anderson, meanwhile, plays femme fatale Beth.
“In ‘The Naked Gun,’ I was surrounded by terrific actors and actresses, especially Pamela Anderson,” he gushed. “She’s outstanding in the film — she’s sexy, funny and just great to work with.”
In recent weeks, reports have surfaced that Neeson and Anderson, 58, are “in the early stages” of dating.
An insider told People that Anderson and Neeson are “enjoying each other’s company,” noting, “It’s sincere, and it’s clear they’re smitten with each other.”
Last month, the “Baywatch” alum gushed over working with the Oscar nominee.
“I think I have a friend forever in Liam, and we definitely have a connection that is very sincere, very loving, and he’s a good guy,” Anderson told Entertainment Weekly.
She said Neeson is a “true artist” and compared his acting in “over a hundred films” to her own professional career.
“He comes from theater and ‘Schindler’s List’ and has done over a hundred films. And I did things inside out and backwards, came from television, and then my personal life kind of overshadowed my professional life,” Anderson elaborated.
“It is funny,” she explained. “We all come to this place in different ways, but to be able to share this experience with him is very meaningful and such an honor.”
Months earlier, Neeson shared his affection for Anderson, claiming he was “madly in love” with his co-star.
“She’s just terrific to work with,” he said. “I can’t compliment her enough. I’ll be honest with you.
Neeson was previously married to Natasha Richardson from 1994 until her death in 2009. The “Parent Trap” star passed away at 45 after suffering head trauma in a skiing accident in Quebec, Canada. Their sons were only 12 and 13 at the time.
Micheál Richardson, who changed his last name to honor his late mom, is now 30, while Daniel Neeson is 28.
For her part, Anderson married Tommy Lee from 1995 to 1998 before tying the knot several other times to Kid Rock, Rick Salomon twice, and Dan Hayhurst. Anderson and Lee share sons Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27.
Since the dating rumors started, many fans and family members alike have given their stamp of approval, including their children, who posed alongside the famous pair for a group shot at “The Naked Gun” NYC premiere last month.
When Anderson shared a series of photos with Neeson to celebrate the movie’s release on August 1, Richardson’s sister, Joely Richardson, left seven red heart emojis in the comments section.
Jamie Lee Curtis, who starred with Anderson in “The Last Showgirl,” also weighed in on the budding romance.
“With all due respect to pop culture, if love has found its way into that relationship, God bless them both,” the actress, 66, said in an interview with “VT” on Tuesday. “Leave them the f–k alone. And let them like each other.”
Anderson and Neeson also appeared on Sunday’s “Watch What Happens Live” with his youngest son, Daniel, in the audience.
Host Andy Cohen, who was a close pal of Richardson, said all of Neeson’s “friends are very much stanning this relationship, as the kids say.”
Cohen then quipped to Daniel, “Right, Danny?” to which he replied, “Yes.”
Both Anderson and Neeson have leaned into the dating speculation, too, including when they pretended to make out and get caught on camera before their “Today” show segment started last month.
