'I'm still floating around': Liam Neeson superfan hunts down film star in Manitoba

A nine-year-old with a very particular set of skills looked forand foundLiam Neeson, who's in Manitoba shooting a film.

Neeson, who has starred in blockbusters like Batman Begins and Star Wars, is inGimli, Man., filming his new moviecalled The Ice Road.

Bentley Anderson has been a Neesonfan since she was three years old. When sheand her mother, Holly Anderson, learned the movie star would be nearby,they were prepared to stop at nothing to meet him.

"I'm still floating around," Bentleysaid on CBC Radio'sUp To SpeedFriday.

The hunt began whenAndersonwas tagged in Facebook posts saying Neeson would be coming in February. There was even a post when he arrived at the Winnipeg airport, but Neesonleft before she and Bentley could get there, Andersonsaid.

The pair then drove the 84 kilometres north toGimli, Man., and spent a day near the set but had no luck.

"So we went out the next day," Anderson said with a chuckle. "After working a night shift, I went right out to Gimlithat morning with no luck."

'Liam Neeson I will find you'

Then, there was a glimmer of hope:Anderson's mother spotted the film crew returning home from work one day.

"We spent three days there," she said, adding that Bentley woulddance near the set, whileholding a sign that says, "Liam Neeson I will find you,"to get the crew's attention.

"Somebody saw her sign, took a picture of her, brought it up to one of the producers, and then the producers came down and got us."

The mother and daughter were given a tour of the set and watched the crew shoot a couple of scenes, then Neeson finally pulled up to the set.

"It happened so fast," Anderson said.

The film star asked Bentley her name, then shook her hand.

Neeson's best friend is also named Bentley, he told her.

"At the end, before he left to go tothe set, he kissed me on the cheek," Bentley said, adding that she has not washed her cheek since.

Neeson has 133 film credits to his name, according to IMDb, andeven earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Oskar Schindlerin Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Schindler's List.

Bentley's favourite is Taken arguably Neeson's most iconic role.