Liam Neeson is all set to play Frank Drebin Jr. in the Naked Gun reboot, which has been in production for a while now. Multiple obstacles have prevented the film’s release, the pandemic and the WGA strike being the major ones. The film is preparing for its theatrical debut, which will give it tough competition because other movie releases clash with the Naked Gun reboot.Â
Naked Gun Reboot Gears Up for a 2025 DebutÂ
The Naked Gun reboot will be released in theaters on July 18, 2025, a few years after it was first announced in 2022.
With Seth MacFarlane on board as a producer, the reboot has picked up pace. His esteemed experience creating comedies and adding his touch of divergent humor has always been applauded. In addition, Emmy-winning Akiva Schaffer is also the director of the reboot!
As a reboot of the classic comedy franchise Naked Run, the upcoming project has to meet the high expectations of the original fanbase. However, the team has not disclosed any plot details. All that we know right now is that Liam Neeson won’t be playing Detective Frank Drebin. Instead, he’ll appear in the movie as Drebin’s son, a police officer.
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Do We Have the Cast Details?
We don’t know anything definite about the reboot’s cast or whether the original cast members will return. As the movie is set to come out in 2025, there is plenty of time for such updates to roll out. Sadly, two of them (Leslie Nielsen and George Kennedy) have also passed away. Considering this, it will prove challenging for the team to create a script that resonates with the fanbase and maintains the franchise’s essence.
Luckily, we know that Liam Neeson will return. There is no news about Priscilla Presley reprising her role as Jane Spencer. On the other hand, O.J. Simpson’s involvement in the project also seems highly unlikely because the actor is currently embroiled in some serious legal battles.
That was everything you needed to know about the Naked Gun reboot. Rest assured, if more information surfaces shortly, we’ll update this site immediately!
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