Yo comedy fans, get ready to dust off your trench coats and polish your shades! The legendary “Naked Gun” franchise is making a glorious return! That’s right, the bumbling yet somehow effective Detective Frank Drebin is back on the case, but this time, he’s played by the one and only Liam Neeson.
Yes, you read that right. The man who usually takes down bad guys with a specific set of skills is now trading in his action-hero persona for a badge and a bad comb-over. We can’t wait to see how Neeson tackles the role of the hilariously inept detective, originally played by the iconic Leslie Nielsen.
A Dream Team of Funny
But Neeson isn’t in this alone. Joining him is the hilarious Seth MacFarlane, who’s co-writing the script and serving as executive producer. MacFarlane’s brand of humor, known for being both clever and absurd, feels like a perfect fit for the “Naked Gun” universe. Think of it as a hilarious marriage between “Family Guy” and classic slapstick comedy.
Behind the camera, we have Akiva Schaffer, one-third of the comedy group The Lonely Island. Schaffer’s experience directing hilarious music videos and co-writing films like “The Lego Movie” has us optimistic. We’re pretty confident that he’ll capture the chaotic energy and side-splitting humor that made the original “Naked Gun” movies so iconic.
What to Expect? We Got No Clue (But We’re Hyped Anyway)
The plot details are still under wraps, but with this dream team assembled, we can expect a laugh-out-loud good time. Will Neeson deliver his iconic “I will find you… and I will arrest you” line in a deadpan voice? Will there be enough explosions to rival a Michael Bay film (but hopefully with way more jokes)? Only time will tell.
“The Naked Gun” reboot is scheduled to hit theaters next summer, so mark your calendars and clear your schedules. Get ready for an action-packed, laugh-a-minute ride that will leave you with a smile (and maybe a few snorts) on your face. Just remember, in the world of “The Naked Gun,” the only thing more dangerous than the criminals is Detective Frank Drebin himself.
Source: Barstool Sports
