David Zucker
has made it clear that he’s not thrilled concerning the upcoming reboot of The Bare Gun
being a factor. Having reportedly been shut out of the brand new film, Zucker turned identified for not solely The Bare Gun franchise, however films corresponding to Airplane, which additionally starred rubber-faced Leslie Neilsen within the lead position. With a brand new teaser having simply been launched for the upcoming film, which places Liam Neeson within the position of Nielsen’s character’s son, Zucker shared his response to the primary have a look at the movie with a lower than complimentary comparability.
Many followers of The Bare Gun have been fairly proud of the thought of a brand new movie within the franchise, and whereas Neeson has grow to be identified for his tough, powerful motion roles, that maybe makes him the proper option to ship up his motion persona with a extra comedic method. Whereas the primary footage, which incorporates Neeson showing in a schoolgirl uniform and an O.J. Simpson diss, has been well-received by many, Zucker actually has no real interest in seeing the remainder of the film. He advised TMZ:
“I by no means noticed ‘Airplane 2’ as a result of you may’t unsee that stuff. I’m not planning on seeing the ‘Bare Gun’ remake both. I remorse having seen the trailer for it. It’s like watching ‘2 Ladies 1 Cup.’ I can’t unsee it.”
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We cannot go into particulars of what the very NSFW grownup video he’s referencing entails, but it surely actually places you off your chocolate ice cream. Undoubtedly do not Google it in a public place. Let’s simply say, it provides a really clear impression of Zucker’s emotions for the Bare Gun reboot.
Why Is David Zucker So Pissed About ‘The Bare Gun’ Reboot?
For a few years, it appeared {that a} Bare Gun reboot can be made with David Zucker’s involvement. In truth, he even supplied up some concepts and script of his personal for the challenge a few years in the past. Nevertheless, issues modified and Zucker ended up being shut out of the challenge in favor of a brand new crew, which incorporates govt producer Seth MacFarlane.
Again in 2023, franchise co-creator Zucker and authentic author Pat Proft revealed that they have been set to write down the fourth film within the franchise, however have been changed when a feminine Paramount exec didn’t just like the inclusion of a “silly, delicate joke.” Zucker defined that the rejection of their script got here after issues appeared to be transferring alongside nicely. He mentioned:
“Pat, Mike and I wrote a script for Bare Gun 4, and we heard Jon Gonda at Paramount had learn the script and laughed right through it, however someplace alongside the road, they determined to not go together with Pat and Mike and me. In order that’s once they received Seth MacFarlane, and he has Akiva Schaffer directing Liam Neeson. I used to be by no means in a position to meet with Seth.
About 4 years in the past, Pat and I had one assembly over at Paramount with the then-head of manufacturing there. It was a girl who complained about some joke that Pat and I wrote a couple of police officer having to regulate her Kevlar vest or have a breast discount or one thing. It’s only a silly, delicate joke, however that was an excessive amount of for them. So I can’t even think about how they’re limiting whoever does Bare Gun 4, in the event that they’re that frightened.”
In fact, this was at all times going to go away one thing of a bitter style for Zucker, and it’s clear that he is not about to forgive and overlook. In the meantime, Neeson will get his shot of turning into as massive a comedy icon as an motion one when The Bare Gun hits cinemas later this yr.
Supply: TMZ