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First Trailer for 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Highlights Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr.

Paramount Pictures unveils the trailer for the long-awaited comedy reboot, blending classic absurdist humor with modern action and set for an August 1, 2025, release.

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Overview

  • Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen’s iconic character, in a continuation of the original 'Naked Gun' trilogy.
  • The trailer showcases Neeson in comedic action scenes, including a schoolgirl disguise and a sharpened lollipop used as a weapon.
  • Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film pays homage to the original trilogy with nods to Leslie Nielsen’s Drebin and O.J. Simpson’s Nordberg.
  • The reboot features a star-studded cast, including Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston, and aims to modernize the slapstick humor of the original.
  • The film, over a decade in development, is scheduled to release in theaters on August 1, 2025.