Liam Neeson Denies Anti-Vax Stance After Narrating Pharma Critique Film

Liam Neeson, the veteran actor known for films like Taken and Schindler's List, has publicly distanced himself from anti-vaccination views following his narration of the documentary Plague of Corruption: 80 Years of Pharmaceutical Corruption Exposed. The film, released online last month, has drawn attention for its critical examination of the pharmaceutical industry and includes interviews with vaccine skeptics, prompting speculation about Neeson's personal stance on immunization.

Representatives for the 73-year-old actor issued a statement on December 11 clarifying his position. "We all recognize that corruption can exist within the pharmaceutical industry, but that should never be conflated with opposition to vaccines," the statement said. "Liam never has been, and is not, anti-vaccination. His extensive work with UNICEF underscores his long-held support for global immunization and public-health initiatives. He did not shape the film's editorial content, and any questions about its claims or messaging should be directed to the producers."

Directed by Michael Mazzola and based on a 2021 book by researcher Judy Mikovits and attorney Kent Heckenlively, the documentary explores...