Liam Neeson’s beloved run as an action movie star may be coming to an end next year. The Oscar nominee spoke to People magazine and teased his retirement from the genre that reignited the back half of his acting career.

Liam Neeson isn’t sure how much longer he can be an action movie star. The “Taken” star, 72, addressed when he’ll retire from acting in physically-demanding projects in an interview with PEOPLE published Wednesday. “I’m 72 — it has to stop at some stage,” Neeson said. “You can’t fool audiences.”

Liam Neeson set a date to retire from action movies after decades of starring in hits such as the 2008 action thriller "Taken." The actor recently wrapped filming for "Naked Gun."