Liam Neeson might have a sure set of abilities, however he additionally has a sure kind of actor he doesn’t need to work with. The Bare Gun star is having fun with a brand new lease of life along with his reboot of the Leslie Nielsen comedy franchise, which sees him tackle the function of Frank Drebin Jr., clearly, the son of the unique Frank Drebin. Whereas talking to Rolling Stone about his new film, Neeson was requested about what probably the most precious abilities he believes each actor must have. Neeson mentioned in response:
“[Being on time.] That’s crucial. I hear disturbing tales about actors and actresses who’re very gifted, however present up on the set two, three, 4 hours late. I’d by no means work with these individuals. I believe it’s so insulting. You’ve got a crew of like 60, 70, 80 individuals ready for you. The very least you are able to do is give them the respect by turning up on time.”
Neeson has undoubtedly proven up when making his return to comedy with The Bare Gun, as not solely has the movie gained a better Rotten Tomatoes rating than some other film within the franchise, nevertheless it additionally gave him his greatest field workplace opening weekend since Taken 3 over a decade in the past. May this imply a brand new concentrate on comedy coming Neeson’s manner? Effectively, he actually is aware of that his time as an all-out motion star is drawing to an in depth. When requested about his upcoming motion motion pictures, he advised Selection:
“Im 73, for f*ck’s sake. I don’t need to insult audiences in the event that they’re watching complete struggle scenes and it’s not me. I simply wouldn’t do it. Up till lately, I preferred doing my very own struggle stuff. However I don’t need to be doing that stuff with a Zimmer body or strolling stick. Certain, there may be one other one on the market, however nothing particular on the horizon.”
Liam Neeson Scores Huge With ‘The Bare Gun’
When it was first introduced that Liam Neeson can be taking the lead in a reboot of The Bare Gun, many have been skeptical about how the film would cope in entrance of as we speak’s audiences. Because it seems, very properly certainly, as they, and critics, have embraced the silliness over 30 years after The Bare Gun 33 1/3 was launched in 1994.
The Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer holds a powerful 90% rating, one p.c increased than that of Nielsen’s unique film of 1988. On its opening weekend, the movie was put up towards blockbusters like The Incredible 4, and new animated sequel, The Unhealthy Guys 2, however nonetheless managed to drag its weight with $16.5 million domestically. That made it one of many highest openings for a comedy film this 12 months, and considered one of Neeson’s greatest as lead.
Does this imply that we may very well be in line for extra Bare Gun sooner or later? We will actually hope so, however within the meantime, hold the espresso flowing.
Supply: Rolling Stone/Selection
The Bare Gun
- Launch Date
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August 1, 2025
- Producers
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Erica Huggins