World Cinema The Steven Spielberg Classic Schindler’s List Could’ve Starred Sean Connery Or Mel Gibson Before Liam Neeson landed the role, the main character of Schindler's List could've been played by some surprising names. SHARE ON: admin — February 22, 2024 Before Liam Neeson landed the role, the main character of Schindler's List could've been played by some surprising names.