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Pamela Anderson on playing Femme Fatale in 'The Naked Gun': 'I really wanted to bring honesty and authenticity'
The reboot to the classic spoof-comedy The Naked Gun is set to hit the theatres this week. Starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in the lead, the movie aims to revive the beloved franchise with a fresh cast, modern jokes, while giving a nod to the original legacy. In the reboot, Liam leads the film as Lt Frank Deblin Jr, the bumbling son of the original detective and is joined by Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport, the femme fatale and a sharp-tongued partner of Deblin.
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Pamela's character pays homage to the role of Priscilla Presley from the original film. She explains that her character was something she developed with care and thoughtfulness. 'I work a lot on the character, before I even get to set. So I bring a lot with me, and then just be flexible enough to work with the director on the character. Whether it's a drama or a high comedy, I still put the work in.' She and director Akiva Schaffer talked in depth about Beth's backstory, which was a great help.
Of Schaffer's directing style, she says, 'He's a great director. Akiva is very scientific with the jokes. But I also really wanted to bring honesty and authenticity to the character, and vulnerability. So it was a collaboration. But I see some very sincere and tender moments, which I don't think you'd expect in a film like this.'
Paramount Pictures releases The Naked Gun in Indian theatres on Aug 1, 2025.
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