Following controversial comments by actor Liam Neeson; critics are calling for the actor to be digitally removed from the upcoming new Men in Black movie.??Neeson revealed in an interview with the Independent, many years ago a close friend told him she was raped by a ‘Black Person’.??The actor went on to say he walked around the streets with a weapon hoping a black man would try and attack him so he could seek revenge.

??The interview has lead to backlash from both critics and fans calling the actor racist.??Even causing the New York premiere of his new film ‘Cold Pursuit’ to be canceled, according to Variety.

??Fox News reports fans have taken to Twitter to demand Neeson be removed or cut-out of Men In Black: International.

??“I really hope it’s not too late to digitally erase that racist fuck Liam Neeson”, said one user.

??“Are we sure it’s a good idea to let Liam Neeson star in men in black?” asked another.

??“You can literally hear Liam Neeson evaporating from all the upcoming Men in Black International marketing.” ??“Liam Neeson is in the new men in black which was actually directed by an african american....awkwardd”.

??A user said referring director F.

Gary Gray.

??However, Neeson appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America to calm the backlash saying he isn’t racist;??Going on to say he has remorse and describing the situation as a ‘teachable moment’.????????