Liam Neeson has reportedly been removed from the prospectus for Queen's University Belfast.
The move comes just over a month since the actor told The Independent he once roamed the streets with a cosh, looking for a “black bastard” to kill after the rape of a close friend.
BBC Radio Ulster's Nolan Show reports that Neeson was scheduled to appear in this year's prospectus for new students but "an instruction was given for him to be removed".
The 66-year-old was featured in the university's 2018 and 2019 prospectuses, in the "heritage and heroes" section. Neeson was allegedly scheduled to appear in the 2020 prospectus as well.
During the interview with The Independent, Neeson discussed his “primal” urge to go seeking revenge. The comments were later condemned by various Hollywood personnel, including Ellen Page who called him “just so f***ing racist”.
Neeson has insisted he is not racist, saying his behaviour was a result of wanting to show “honour” after someone close to him had been assaulted.
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Others to have criticised Neeson include Regina King, who told The Independent that the incident changed how she thought of the Taken actor. Widows director Steve McQueen said he was “disturbed” and “upset” by the admission.
The Independent has contacted Queen's University Belfast for comment.
