10. In 2012, There Definitely Wasnt Going To Be A Taken 3
Initially - like probably 90% of the film-watching world - Liam Neeson wasnt entirely enthused about the idea of extending the franchise after the second instalment. In a moment of self-awareness, Neeson said it made no sense for a third film to happen, and that it would be stretching believability too far:
I dont think therell be a Taken 3. She cant get taken again. Thats just bad parenting.
But then, of course money talked for the studio, and they managed to convince him within the year that it was in fact a good idea. To his credit, Neeson did dig his heels in, categorically stating that hed only agree to do it if nobody actually got taken.