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Liam Neeson Embraces Comedy Role as Pamela Anderson Celebrates Their 'Friend Forever' Bond

Final promotional interviews spotlight a comedic leap for Neeson beside Anderson’s heartfelt praise of their on-set friendship

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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson.

Overview

  • The Naked Gun reboot is in its final promotional phase ahead of its August 1 theatrical debut
  • In EW and People interviews, Neeson revealed he lacked confidence in his comedic timing during filming and repeatedly sought director Akiva Schaffer’s reassurance
  • Anderson described Neeson as a “good guy” and said she had found a “friend forever” in him, praising their sincere, loving on-set bond Producer Seth MacFarlane touted Neeson as uniquely suited to carry on Leslie Nielsen’s legacy, calling him perhaps the only actor capable of the role
  • A new teaser trailer released this week showcases the reboot’s absurdist humor and the leads’ chemistry without revealing major plot details