Paul Walter Hauser Cast as Captain Ed in 'Naked Gun' Reboot

The upcoming film, set for a 2025 release by Paramount Pictures, will see Hauser join stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson.

Paul Walter Hauser has been confirmed to play Captain Ed in the 'Naked Gun' reboot, a role previously held by George Kennedy.
Liam Neeson is expected to portray the iconic bumbling detective Frank Drebin, originally played by Leslie Nielsen.
The reboot will be directed by Akiva Schaffer, with the script penned by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
Production is being managed by Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins under the Fuzzy Door production banner.
The 'Naked Gun' franchise, known for its slapstick humor, originated from the television series 'Police Squad!' created by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker.