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- After years of development, The Naked Gun is now slated to arrive on July 18, 2025.
- The project has been in development since 2022 and has Paramount Studios attached, with MacFarlane's involvement boosting its priority.
- Neeson is likely to play the son of Frank Drebin, continuing the franchise's tradition of zany antics and absurdist humor.
The classic comedy franchise The Naked Gun is getting the modern reboot treatment, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the new film. Originally released in 1988 and based on the TV show Police Squad!, The Naked Gun follows bumbling detective Frank Drebin and his pals on the force as they try to foil a plot to assassinate the Queen of England. Created by the legendary Zucker brothers, The Naked Gun's humor was a mix of slapstick antics and screwball weirdness, and it was largely anchored by franchise star Leslie Nielsen's brilliant delivery.
Besides the first film in 1988, The Naked Gun would continue in two sequels throughout the 1990s, though their critical standing would slip with each successive release. Nevertheless, Nielsen's turn as Frank Drebin helped to further cement his place as one of comedy's best leading men, and the distinctive Zucker brothers' absurdist comedy style has yet to be replicated in any era. Despite that, The Naked Gun has long been the subject of sequel and reboot speculation, and it finally seems as if Hollywood has found a project that will finally bring the franchise back to life.
The Naked Gun Reboot Latest News
A Yellowstone Star Is Cast
As the much-anticipated reboot continues to take shape, the latest news sees the Naked Gun remake add a Yellowstone star to the cast. Perhaps best known for his turns on shows like American Horror Story and the aforementioned modern Western series, Danny Huston has been tapped to play an undisclosed role. Huston joins the likes of Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, and Paul Walter Hauser who have all been cast.
The Naked Gun Reboot Release Date
The Files Of Police Squad Reopen In July 2025
Fans will finally get to see Liam Neeson make his major comedic debut in the Naked Gun reboot, but it will be a while. After years of development, Naked Gun is now slated to arrive on July 18, 2025. Even as other details remain elusive, the release date is confirmation that the movie is finally entering the next phase of production.
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The Naked Gun Reboot Cast
Liam Neeson Stars As Frank Drebin Jr.
The reboot is off to a good start in the casting department, and action star Liam Neeson has been tapped to play Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's iconic character. Joining Neeson is '90s star Pamela Anderson who will play an undisclosed role. Another new cast member has been added in the form of Blackbird star Paul Walter Hauser who will play Captain Ed Hocker, originally played by George Kennedy in the classic movies.
Yellowstone star Danny Huston was cast in an undisclosed role in May 2024, and other new names are expcted soon. The unfortunate passing of original film stars like Leslie Nielsen and George Kennedy limited the number of returning characters, though Priscilla Presley could reprise her role as Jane Spencer. O.J. Simpson appeared in the original films, but his high-profile legal troubles made his return unlikely. However, Simpson passed away in April 2024.
The known cast of The Naked Gun reboot includes:
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Liam Neeson |
Frank Drebin Jr. |
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Pamela Anderson |
Unknown |
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Paul Walter Hauser |
Captain Ed Hocken |
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Danny Huston |
Unknown |
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The Naked Gun Reboot Story
More Screwball Antics Are In Store
Even without any details being revealed, The Naked Gun is known for its zany antics and absurdist humor, and the junior Drebin will likely find himself stumbling his way through a massive case
Almost no story details have been revealed about the reboot, but the idea has been floated that Liam Neeson won't be playing Detective Frank Drebin. Instead, the Irish screen legend will be playing Drebin's son who is also a bumbling police officer. Even without any details being revealed, The Naked Gun is known for its zany antics and absurdist humor, and the junior Drebin will likely find himself stumbling his way through a massive case and nearly messing things up in the process.
The Naked Gun Reboot
The Naked Gun is set for a reboot via writer-director Akiva Schaffer, with Liam Neeson starring in the lead role. The film is rumored to have Liam Neeson playing the son of the former franchise protagonist, Detective Frank Drebin.
- Director
- Akiva Schaffer
- Release Date
- July 18, 2025
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures
- Writers
- Akiva Schaffer , Dan Gregor
- Cast
- Liam Neeson
- Franchise(s)
- The Naked Gun
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Naked Gun
- Summary:
- Directed by Airplane! directors Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker, The Naked Gun is a slapstick comedy starring Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling Detective Frank Drebin, who's tasked with stopping a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the United States. The original movie is a continuation of the Police Squad! TV show, and it spawned two direct sequels.
- Release Date:
- 1988-12-02
- Budget:
- $12 million
- Cast:
- Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, George Kennedy, Leslie Nielsen, Ricardo Montalban
- Director:
- David Zucker
- Genres:
- Comedy, Crime
- Rating:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 85 minutes
- Writers:
- Jerry Zucker, David Zucker, Pat Profit, Jim Abrahams
- Studio(s):
- Paramount Pictures
- Distributor(s):
- Paramount Pictures
- Sequel(s):
- Naked Gun 33+1/3: The Final Insult, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
- Franchise(s):
- The Naked Gun
