First 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Trailer Showcases Liam Neeson in Comedic Role
The trailer highlights Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., blending absurdist humor with legacy references, ahead of the film's August 1, 2025 release.
- Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's original character, in the reboot of 'The Naked Gun' franchise.
- The trailer features Neeson disguised as a schoolgirl taking down bank robbers with a lollipop, showcasing the film's absurdist comedic tone.
- Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film pays homage to the original series with nods to legacy characters, including a joke about O.J. Simpson’s Nordberg.
- The reboot introduces a new generation of characters, with a cast that includes Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, and Busta Rhymes.
- Scheduled for an August 1, 2025 release, the film aims to modernize the spoof genre while maintaining the humor of its predecessors.






























