Pamela Anderson has signed on to star opposite Liam Neeson in a new “Naked Gun” movie, expected to release July 18, 2025.Neeson, 71, has been cast as the clueless police detective Frank Drebin with Anderson, 56, slated to play his love interest.
The Post has reached out to both Neeson and Anderson for comment.The original film, written and directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker, was based on the short-lived series “Police Squad,” which aired for six episodes in the 1980s.
Leslie Nielsen, who died at the age of 84, originated the role of Drebin while starring opposite Priscilla Presley. It is currently unclear who will fill the role of Drebin’s partner Norberg, who the late OJ Simpson portrayed.
Akiva Schaffer will helm Paramount Picture’s untitled remake with a script written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. The trio previously collaborated on the Emmy-winning Disney+ movie “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.”Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins will also be producing the film through their company Fuzzy Door.Several X (formerly Twitter) users took to the social media platform about the development. “Anyone who says this sounds like a bad idea clearly doesn’t know a recipe for success when they see one,” a user touted. “I am all for this movie already.” “This is going to be a masterpiece,” said a second person. “Honestly so down for this,” a third person declared.
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