Liam Neeson Thriller Turns 12, Rejected by Harrison Ford

• Twelve years ago today, a Liam Neeson thriller that was famously turned down by Harrison Ford hit theaters and became a definitive action film.
• The movie proved to be a major success despite losing out on its original leading man, showcasing Neeson’s talent for the genre.
• Men’s Journal looks back at this anniversary and explores how the film became a standout in Neeson’s career and the action-thriller landscape.

AI-generated briefing — triage, not the story; every claim links out to the coverage below.