ONE major Hollywood star stunned fans with an unexpected appearance in last night’s Derry Girls.
The Channel 4 show is drawing to a close as fans discovered the first episode of its final series – with A-lister Liam Neeson in the line-up.
Nicola Coughlan, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Louisa Harland, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and Dylan Llewellyn reprised their roles as the third season of Derry Girls premiered last night.
During the first instalment of the programme’s final series, viewers saw Clare, Erin, Orla, Michelle and James get into trouble after a burglary took place at the school.
The teens, who are eagerly awaiting for GCSE results day, were hauled away and into the back of a police van before being grilled by an officer.
However, Channel 4 viewers were beyond surprised when they caught Liam Neeson wearing the uniform and questioning the teens about the break-in.
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“We have had several reports of suspicious activity on the grounds of Our Lady Immaculate College this evening” he said.
But after a few questions, the police realised the heroes of the show weren’t guilty as the real burglars had actually been caught on CCTV.
As the Taken star reconnected with his Northern Irish roots with his surprising cameo, viewers took to Twitter.
“Well you could have knocked me down with a feather when Liam Neeson made his appearance in the new Derry Girls”, one viewer wrote.
A second commented: “Did I just see Liam Neeson as a hot police inspector Derry Girls?”
Another jumped in: “Liam Neeson unexpectedly showing up in Derry Girls is the most delighted I’ve been by a new TV show in a long while!”
“Didn’t think it could get any better but tonight’s episode was epic! Sister George Michael, Liam Neeson & Colm. Absolute class!”, wrote another.
A fifth viewer concluded: “The return of Derry Girls with Liam Neeson just made my week!”
Liam’s appearance was the perfect start to the final season of the show as Orla actress Louisa Harland teased “some major, major guest stars” for the third and final season of Derry Girls.
Speaking to Radio Times, she said: “I think people are going to lose their minds when they see who.”
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee announced the sitcom’s third season will definitely be the last, writing on Twitter: “It was always the plan to say goodbye after three series.”
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But what other stars can viewers expect after Liam Neeson set the bar so high?
Derry Girls airs weekly on Tuesdays at 9.15pm.
