Globe and Mail , Canada
March 20 2009

Chloe cast ‘bereft,’ Egoyan says in statement

by GAYLE MACDONALD
March 20, 2009

Toronto — In light of the tragic death of Liam Neeson’s wife, Natasha
Richardson, earlier this week, Toronto director Atom Egoyan issued a
statement yesterday saying he "is devastated for Liam’s loss." The
director is currently shooting a thriller, Chloe, which co-stars
Neeson, Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried. "I had the opportunity to
meet Natasha at the opening of the play I did with Liam in New York
last year," said Egoyan, referring to last summer’s Samuel Beckett
play Eh Joe in New York. "Her intense pride and affection for her
husband was so clear, as was his passion and love for her." A further
statement from Egoyan’s production company continued: "The entire cast
and crew of Chloe are bereft."

Egoyan’s office said production of the feature will focus, in the
short term, on scenes featuring other members of the cast. It added
"there are some scenes with Liam Neeson which have not been completed,
however, we do not feel this is the time to address the matter. Our
concern is for Liam and his family in this difficult time."