Who would have thought that Liam Neeson might be the following Leslie Nielsen? The “Taken” icon and late comedy legend are actually sharing extra than simply initials: Neeson is taking part in the son of Nielsen’s beloved “The Bare Gun” character Frank Drebin, who Nielsen portrayed within the ’80s TV sequence “Police Squad!” and unique “Bare Gun” movie franchise. It’s now Neeson’s flip to be Frank Drebin Jr., one more hapless detective like his father whose circumstances at all times change into a comedy of errors.
“The Bare Gun” reboot is directed by “SNL” and The Lonely Island alum Akiva Schaffer, with Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins producing. Schaffer co-wrote the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Each Schaffer and Daniel M. Stillman government produce.
“The Bare Gun” stars Neeson as the following era of Drebins. The official synopsis reads: “Just one man has the actual set of abilities… to steer Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in ‘The Bare Gun.’” Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, and Danny Huston co-star.
Neeson beforehand instructed ComingSoon.com that he felt “barely nervous” about main a sequel to the enduring comedy movies. Neeson says he is aware of his comedy chops have “to be confirmed.”
“It’s a very good script,” Neeson mentioned. “Akiva Schaffer from the world of ‘SNL’ is co-writing and he’s the director. So we’ll see. We’re nonetheless within the casting course of for the opposite components, however the script, there’s some very humorous snort out loud moments.”
In the meantime, “The Final Showgirl” star mentioned throughout “Late Evening with Seth Meyers” that Neeson was “hysterical” within the position. “All this ‘Saturday Evening Stay’ crew, [Schaffer’s] buddies, have been there simply throwing out jokes,” she mentioned. “Some have been humorous, some weren’t, however some have been — most of them have been humorous. Liam is hysterical. You’re not going to see it coming. That’s how good he’s. It was actually onerous to maintain a straight face. I used to be additionally afraid to fulfill Liam, however Liam can be only a great, beneficiant particular person. And what an honor.”
Anderson added that the movie is a “excessive comedy,” and true to the tone of the originals. “I’m actually operating into partitions, which I’ve at all times needed to do,” Anderson mentioned. “And Liam is such a gentleman. He’s such a sweetheart, such a love, and we simply had a fantastic connection. And Akiva is an excellent director. However what a distinction, going from an indie movie to a Paramount [movie with] ‘Bare Gun.’”
“The Bare Gun” premieres Friday, August 1 in theaters from Paramount Footage. Take a look at the trailer under.