Forget everything you knew about Liam Neeson. The serious actor, whom we are used to seeing with a stern face, appeared in probably the most unusual role of his entire career—a little girl with a lollipop.
What Was Shown in the Teaser?
In the short clip, viewers see a child calmly walking past armed police squads to the site of a bank robbery.In the next moment, a schoolgirl literally sheds her skin, revealing Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. After dramatically dealing with the criminals using a lollipop, the character introduces himself: "Frank Drebin, police squad. New version."
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Nielsen, by the way, also appears in the teaser. His photograph is shown on the wall along with other pictures of police officers' parents.
Who else worked on the franchise reboot?
The new version of "The Naked Gun" is directed by Akiva Schaffer, known for his musical sketches on "SNL" and work on the series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." The producer is Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the animated series "Family Guy."Liam Neeson will be joined on screen by a rich ensemble cast: Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and wrestler Cody Rhodes.
Additionally, one of the characters will be the legendary Pamela Anderson. Recently, the actress made a triumphant return to the big screen with the film "The Last Showgirl" (2024) and doesn't plan to slow down.
The reboot premiere is scheduled for August 1, 2025.
The Return of a Legend with a New Face
Let's recall that the original "The Naked Gun" trilogy became a cult classic thanks to its unique blend of absurd humor and Leslie Nielsen's charisma. The first film in 1988 grossed an impressive $150 million and spawned two successful sequels.The series of films inspired a wave of imitators ("Hot Shots!", "Spaceballs"), but few managed to perfectly replicate the magical formula of absurd humor that makes us laugh even decades later.
That's why fans hope Liam Neeson will worthily continue Leslie Nielsen's legacy. And judging by the teaser, we're indeed in for humor in the old format. Previously, on zoomboola.com, we analyzed the teaser for the fifth part of the animated film "Shrek."
