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Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fans question Liam Neeson's casting in The Naked Gun: ‘Who picked this cast?'
Liam Neeson is back — and he's bringing the slapstick. Best known for brooding thrillers like Taken (2008), Neeson leads the Police Squad in this modern retelling of the beloved franchise originally created by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. The film pays homage to the 1988 cult classic The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! — which famously featured O.J. Simpson as Nordberg — and aims to revive its goofy, deadpan tone for a new generation. The actor stars alongside Pamela Anderson in the reboot and the trailer just dropped to very mixed reactions. Fans of the original aren't impressed. Many online feel Neeson's casting is a total misfire. 'Bad choice. I love Liam, but he can't play this part. You need someone naturally funny for this role, not an action movie icon,' wrote one commenter. Another fan was more blunt: 'Certain movies should not be remade. This is one of them.'Others slammed the trailer for missing the franchise's signature tone and feel. One more comment read, 'The jokes aren't funny — or they're recycled from other movies.' Some fans were tremendously disappointed saying, 'This doesn't even come close to the original. Who picked this cast?' Still, some are holding on to hope, even if cautiously:'The Naked Gun is my ALL-TIME fav, I end up with my jaw hurting from laughing every single time. I'm going to give this the benefit of the doubt, but the trailer didn't convince me tbh... it needs the police car start and the music!!!! Some jokes are really cringe.' While the reactions on the trailer are not the best, one thing's for sure — it's got everyone talking.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘The Naked Gun' – Trailer: Crime, action and comedy coming your way
1 2 The trailer of 'The Naked Gun' is out now. Each part of this show has come with a different story, and so it is expected with this one. The plot gets different, and so does the genre. The sequel has been going since 1988, and now the fourth part is coming. The sequel The original film was in 1988, 'The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!,' which was based on the comedy series 'Police Squad!.' The movie was a total hit at the box office and was later followed by 'The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear' in 1991 and 'Naked Gun 33 ⅓: The Final Insult' in 1994. The Cast The cast includes Liam Neeson, who leads as Frank Drebin, the investigator first portrayed by Leslie Nielsen. Paul Walter Hauser plays Captain Ed, previously played by Alan North and George Kennedy in the show and film franchise, respectively. Pamela Anderson plays the love interest, taking over Priscilla Presley's film role. The cast also includes Danny Huston, Kevin Durand, and Liza Koshy. Anderson and Neeson's words At the Zurich Film Festival last October, Anderson said, 'Liam is hysterical in it.' Further, Neeson praised his co-star, quoting 'With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with,' Neeson said to People. 'I can't compliment her enough, I'll be honest with you. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She's funny and so easy to work with. She's going to be terrific in the film.' Neeson has also expressed feeling dubious about taking on a comedic role. 'Yes, I'm honored to be offered the part of Frank Drebin, and a little bit nervous about it because I've done a couple of skits before that were just very short TV things, but this would be, I don't know, 95, 100 minutes of a film,' he said to Collider. The film hits the theatres on 1st August. Watch the 'Naked Gun' trailer below:
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Trailer out now: Liam Neeson steps into detective Frank Drebin's shoes in The Naked Gun reboot
Paramount Pictures has dropped the trailer for its upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun, a fresh take on the classic 1988 comedy. The original film, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, was a parody of police and crime dramas and became a major box office success. The reboot is set to revive the franchise, which included sequels in 1991 and 1994. Liam Neeson steps into the iconic role of Frank Drebin, previously portrayed by the late Leslie Nielsen. Joining Neeson is Pamela Anderson, who takes over the role of the love interest, originally played by Priscilla Presley. Paul Walter Hauser plays Captain Ed, a role previously held by Alan North and George Kennedy. The star-studded cast also includes Danny Huston, Kevin Durand, and Liza Koshy. Anderson spoke highly of her co-star at the Zurich Film Festival last October, saying, "Liam is hysterical in it." Neeson reciprocated the praise, stating, 'With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with.' He continued by emphasizing her humility and sense of humor on set, adding that she's 'going to be terrific in the film.' Neeson, known for his action roles, expressed initial hesitation about taking on a comedic character, admitting to Collider that he was nervous about playing Drebin for a full-length film after previous short comedic sketches. Directed by Akiva Schaffer from The Lonely Island, the reboot of The Naked Gun will hit theaters on August 1. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing, with Schaffer co-writing the script alongside Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
Express Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Liam Neeson stars in ‘The Naked Gun' reboot: Trailer, release date, and first look
Paramount has officially released the first trailer for the highly anticipated The Naked Gun reboot, starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's iconic detective from the original franchise. Directed by Akiva Schaffer (The Lonely Island), the reboot blends absurdist comedy, high-energy action, and nostalgic humor, including a nod to O.J. Simpson from the original trilogy. The trailer, unveiled at CinemaCon 2025, showcases Neeson's comedic transformation, including a scene where he disguises himself as a schoolgirl with a lollipop before taking down a gang of criminals. Fans can expect a fresh take on the 1988 cult classic, which was celebrated for its over-the-top humor and slapstick action. Produced by Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) and Erica Huggins, the film follows in the footsteps of the original trilogy, which includes The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991), and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994). Originally planned as a reboot starring Ed Helms, the project has been in development since 2013. In 2021, McFarlane took over to rework the film, leading to its current iteration. The Naked Gun reboot is set to hit theaters nationwide on August 1, 2025.
