
Paramount Pictures has officially announced the revival of the beloved 'Naked Gun' franchise, with a remake set to hit theaters in July 2025. The iconic role of bumbling police detective Lt. Frank Drebin, originally portrayed by Leslie Nielsen, will now be taken on by acclaimed actor Liam Neeson.
The upcoming film will be helmed by director Akiva Schaffer, known for his work on comedies like 'Hot Rod' and 'Pop Star: Never Stop Stopping.' The script for the remake has been penned by Dan Gregor, Doug Man, and Schaffer, who previously collaborated on the 2022 film 'Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers.'