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First Trailer for 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Starring Liam Neeson Released

The teaser highlights absurdist humor, legacy connections, and Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., with the film set to debut on August 1, 2025.

  • Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's iconic character, in the reboot of the beloved 'The Naked Gun' franchise.
  • The first trailer showcases Neeson in comedic action, blending slapstick humor with modern sensibilities, including a scene where he takes down bank robbers disguised as a schoolgirl.
  • The film pays homage to the original trilogy with references to legacy characters, including a nod to O.J. Simpson's Nordberg, while introducing a new generation of Police Squad officers.
  • Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the reboot seeks to capture the spirit of the original films while appealing to contemporary audiences.
  • The ensemble cast includes Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, and others, with the movie scheduled for theatrical release on August 1, 2025.
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