Why Original 'Naked Gun' Director Says He Won't Watch Reboot

Why original 'Naked Gun' director says he won't watch reboot

(NEXSTAR) — This weekend, the wacky world of Lt. Frank Drebin and his "Police Squad," returns to theaters for the first time in 31 years. Directed by Akiva Schaffer ("Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping"), "The Naked Gun" (2025) reboots the series with Oscar nominee Liam Neeson as its new star, playing Drebin's (the late Leslie Nielsen's) son. While early reactions to "The Naked Gun" have been positive, there's one person who won't be reviewing …

Liam Neeson on Why ‘The Naked Gun’ Reboot Is Needed: ‘Because We’re All F—ed’

"The Naked Gun" star Liam Neeson thinks the comedy reboot is needed "because we're all f---ed.'

What to stream: Dive into the files of 'Naked Gun' filmmakers

In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, “The Naked Gun” movies starring Leslie Nielsen were wildly popular and the height of absurdist comedy. The franchise gets revived this week with a new installment and cast, and a new director, Akiva…

'The Naked Gun' in theaters Friday; Gino talks with director & producer

'The Naked Gun' is in theaters August 1.

The Naked Gun Brings Frequent Laughs And Absurd Humor In An Effective Reboot - Skewed 'n Reviewed

Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr. In the new version of “The Naked Gun” and continues the absurd and farcical humor of the originals. Frank Jr. Has the same ability to stumble upwards as his father as he finds success despite his frequent bunglings and excess actions. When he finally goes to far and finds himself on a crash investigation; he enters the orbit of Beth Davenport (Pamela Andeson) who is convinced that the crash that killed her br

"The Naked Gun": A Refresher Course in the History of Frank Drebin's Charmed Stupidity

On August 1st, Lt. Frank Drebin’s uniquely oblivious approach to detective work returns, with The Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson as Drebin’s son, Frank Jr., and Pamela Anderson as Beth, his client and love interest. Following in the goofy footsteps of his father, played in the first three films by Leslie Nielsen, it looks like the biggest difference between the Drebin generations will be Neeson’s husky voice. But the mix-ups, belief-begga…