His father was the best cop to ever walk the beat, and now Frank Drebin Jr. is on a mission to outshine him.
Liam Neeson steps into the role to protect, serve, and, of course, make arrests in the much-anticipated return of the beloved comedy series, The Naked Gun.
To be a truly exceptional cop, you need a bottomless supply of coffee, hearty meals, a voice that can intimidate even the toughest suspect, and the knack for tuning out whatever your bosses say. That’s the mantra of Lieutenant Frank Drebin, portrayed by Liam Neeson. With his legendary father—the hero of the original Naked Gun films as his mentor, Frank Jr. was practically raised in the world of law enforcement.
Living by his personal motto, “For cops, there are no rules,” Drebin finds himself on what appears to be a straightforward case: a dubious “suicide” that just doesn’t sit right. When the victim’s gorgeous sister Beth played by the one and only Pamela Anderson claims her brother would never take his own life, Drebin, after a bit of light-hearted flirting, plunges into the investigation with gusto.
His journey leads him from the grimiest corners of the city to the highest levels of power. But Drebin remains unfazed he arrests, shoots, accuses, and munches on hot dogs, all in a day’s work.
Brimming with outrageous, unapologetic humor, this film is brought to life by the comedic brilliance of director Akiva Schaffer (known for Saturday Night Live) and producer Seth MacFarlane (the mastermind behind Ted and Ted 2).
Oscar-nominated tough guy Liam Neeson (Schindler’s List) takes on the iconic role made famous by the late, great Leslie Nielsen. “I’m taking it in stride,” Neeson quips. “Either I ruin my career, or I take it in a completely new direction.”
The movie has already created quite a buzz in international media—not just for its over-the-top comedy, but also for the undeniable chemistry between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. Rumor has it, their connection could be the beginning of Hollywood’s next headline-making romance.
