The Naked Gun Reboot: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know

Summary After years of development, The Naked Gun is now slated to arrive on July 18, 2025.

The project has been in development since 2022 and has Paramount Studios attached, with MacFarlane's involvement boosting its priority.

Neeson is likely to play the son of Frank Drebin, continuing the franchise's tradition of zany antics and absurdist humor.

The classic comedy franchise The Naked Gun is getting the modern reboot treatment, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the new film. Originally released in 1988 and based on the TV show Police Squad!, The Naked Gun follows bumbling detective Frank Drebin and his pals on the force as they try to foil a plot to assassinate the Queen of England. Created by the legendary Zucker brothers, The Naked Gun's humor was a mix of slapstick antics and screwball weirdness, and it was largely anchored by franchise star Leslie Nielsen's brilliant delivery.

Besides the first film in 1988, The Naked Gun would continue in two sequels throughout the 1990s, though their critical standing would slip with each successive release. Nevertheless, Nielsen's turn as Frank Drebin helped to further cement his place as one of comedy's best leading men, and the distinctive Zucker brothers' absurdist comedy style has yet to be replicated in any era. Despite that, The Naked Gun has long been the subject of sequel and reboot speculation, and it finally seems as if Hollywood has found a project that will finally bring the franchise back to life.

The Naked Gun Reboot Latest News

Pamela Anderson Joins The Cast

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With the long-awaited screwball comedy finally moving forward after years of development hell, the latest update sees '90s icon Pamela Anderson join the cast of The Naked Gun reboot. The Baywatch and Barb Wire star will co-lead the film alongside Liam Neeson who has been tapped to play the son of Leslie Nielsen's Frank Drebin. Nothing is known about Anderson's character, but it has been hinted that she will play the love interest to Neeson's character.

The Files Of Police Squad Reopen In July 2025

Fans will finally get to see Liam Neeson make his major comedic debut in the Naked Gun reboot, but it will be a while. After years of development, Naked Gun is now slated to arrive on July 18, 2025. Even as other details remain elusive, the release date is confirmation that the movie is finally entering the next phase of production.

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The Naked Gun Reboot Cast

Liam Neeson Stars As Frank Drebin Jr.

The reboot is off to a good start in the casting department, and action star Liam Neeson has been tapped to play Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's iconic character. Joining Neeson is '90s star Pamela Anderson who will play an undisclosed role. The unfortunate passing of original film stars like Leslie Nielsen and George Kennedy limited the number of returning characters, though Priscilla Presley could reprise her role as Jane Spencer. O.J. Simpson appeared in the original films, but his high-profile legal troubles made his return unlikely. However, Simpson passed away in April 2024.

The known cast of The Naked Gun reboot includes:

Actor Role Liam Neeson Frank Drebin Jr. Pamela Anderson Unknown

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More Screwball Antics Are In Store

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Even without any details being revealed, The Naked Gun is known for its zany antics and absurdist humor, and the junior Drebin will likely find himself stumbling his way through a massive case

Almost no story details have been revealed about the reboot, but the idea has been floated that Liam Neeson won't be playing Detective Frank Drebin. Instead, the Irish screen legend will be playing Drebin's son who is also a bumbling police officer. Even without any details being revealed, The Naked Gun is known for its zany antics and absurdist humor, and the junior Drebin will likely find himself stumbling his way through a massive case and nearly messing things up in the process.

The Naked Gun Reboot The Naked Gun is set for a reboot via writer-director Akiva Schaffer, with Liam Neeson starring in the lead role. The film is rumored to have Liam Neeson playing the son of the former franchise protagonist, Detective Frank Drebin. Director Akiva Schaffer Release Date July 18, 2025 Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Writers Akiva Schaffer , Dan Gregor Cast Liam Neeson Franchise(s) The Naked Gun