{"id":25713,"date":"2025-07-26T14:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T14:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/25713\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T14:55:17","slug":"cast-release-date-trailer-plot-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/25713\/","title":{"rendered":"Cast, Release Date, Trailer, Plot \u2014 Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liam Neeson takes the baton from Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun’\u00a0reboot, set to return the classic late-1980s, early 1990s slapstick comedy to cinemas on August 1st, 2025. The film will hit U.S.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know, from casting and plot to trailers and behind-the-scenes moments.<\/p>\n

Who’s in the cast of The Naked Gun reboot?<\/p>\n

Liam Neeson leads the film as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the bumbling son of the original detective. He\u2019s joined by Pamela Anderson<\/a> as Beth Davenport, Drebin\u2019s bold and witty investigative partner.<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 Paramount PicturesLiam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. and Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. <\/p>\n

Other Cast Includes:<\/p>\n

Paul Walter Hauser as Ed Hocken Jr. \u00a0 \u00a0
\n Danny Huston as tech mogul Richard Cane\u00a0
\n Kevin Durand as Sig Gustafson \u00a0
\n Cody Rhodes as a bartender\u00a0
\n Liza Koshy as Detective Barnes \u00a0
\n CCH Pounder as Chief Davis \u00a0\u00a0
\n Busta Rhymes as a bank robber<\/p>\n

\"Busta\u00a9 Frank MasiBusta Rhymes plays Bank Robber in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. <\/p>\n

The ensemble brings a modern comedic sensibility while honoring the legacy of Police Squad! and the original film trilogy.<\/p>\n

When will The Naked Gun hit theaters?<\/p>\n

Paramount confirmed that the reboot will premiere globally on August 1, 2025,\u00a0as part of its packed summer lineup.<\/p>\n

The release had a slight delay from its original July launch, which allowed the studio for a broader global push. Filming took place in Atlanta between May and June 2024.<\/p>\n

\"Doug\u00a9 Dave BenettDoug Mand, Dan Gregor, Erica Huggins, Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson and Lorne Balfe attend the UK Premiere of “The Naked Gun” in London
\nIs there a trailer?<\/p>\n

Yes, the trailer dropped in June 2025 and delivers exactly what fans would expect: rapid-fire gags, classic slapstick, and absurd visual comedy. It even includes bodycam-style POV footage and tongue-in-cheek references to the original films, including subtle nods to O.J. Simpson\u2019s character, Nordberg.<\/p>\n

Watch the trailer:What\u2019s the plot?<\/p>\n

Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. is a well-meaning but catastrophically clumsy cop following in his father\u2019s footsteps in the Police Squad unit. In the reboot, he\u2019s tasked with solving a murder tied to a powerful tech mogul (played by Danny Huston), all while trying to stop the force from being disbanded.<\/p>\n

The trailer teases chaotic set pieces, clever wordplay, and Drebin Jr.\u2019s frantic attempts to keep his job, and his dignity, intact.<\/p>\n

Who plays the femme fatale?<\/p>\n

Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport, a sharp-tongued partner and possible romantic interest for Drebin Jr. Her character pays homage to the role Priscilla Presley made famous, but with a modern twist.<\/p>\n

\"Pamela\u00a9 Frank MasiPamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. <\/p>\n

Anderson revealed that Priscilla Presley gave her some advice going into the role: \u201cHave fun with it, and don\u2019t be afraid to be silly.\u201d<\/p>\n

How did Liam Neeson handle comedy?<\/p>\n

Known for action and drama roles, Neeson admitted to some early hesitation about jumping into a full-blown comedy.In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, co-star Paul Walter Hauser said: \u201cHe was acting really humble and nervous to do comedy… I really hope I\u2019m doing this right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Liam\u00a9 Frank MasiLiam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. <\/p>\n

Producers reportedly encouraged Neeson to lean into the absurdity, assuring him that his straight-faced delivery was part of the joke.<\/p>\n

A wink to longtime fans<\/p>\n

Paramount\u2019s promotional campaign taps heavily into nostalgia. Billboards carry absurd messages like \u201cHonk if you hate noise violations,\u201d while merchandise includes a beaver-shaped popcorn bucket, a callback to one of the franchise\u2019s most infamous visual gags.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A\u00a9 Getty ImagesA group of cosplayers poses with the ‘Naked Gun 2’ display at Comic-Con International <\/p>\n

\"Fans\u00a9 Getty Images for Paramount PictuFans gather at “The Naked Gun” Coffee Shop Takeover at The Mugshot in California<\/p>\n

The studio also staged surprise coffee shop takeovers, swapping out cups and signage with slogans like \u201cMay speed your internal affairs.\u201d At San Diego Comic-Con, fans were greeted by a towering statue of Liam Neeson\u2019s character with his legs comically spread, bearing the phrase: \u201cSpread \u2019em, nerds.\u201d<\/p>\n

What are early reactions saying?<\/p>\n

Preview screenings have been overwhelmingly positive. Critics and test audiences are calling it \u201claugh-out-loud funny,\u201d praising the chemistry between Neeson and Anderson\u00a0and noting that the film captures the heart and chaos of the originals.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Pamela\u00a9 Karwai TangPamela Anderson and Liam Neeson attend “The Naked Gun” UK Premiere<\/p>\n

Some early viewers reportedly called it \u201cthe funniest movie they\u2019ve seen in a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

How did the reboot come together?<\/p>\n

The idea for a reboot has been in motion since 2013, with several false starts. At one point, Ed Helms was attached to play Drebin Jr., but the project was eventually retooled with Seth MacFarlane joining as a producer in 2021.<\/p>\n

Watch Seth MacFarlane Talk About the Reboot<\/p>\n

MacFarlane and Erica Huggins now produce through Fuzzy Door Productions, with Akiva Schaffer directing.<\/p>\n

Expect new gags and loving callbacks<\/p>\n

While staying true to the series\u2019 slapstick roots, the reboot introduces fresh, surreal jokes. One standout: a bizarre jazz scat performance titled Sassafras Chicken in D, performed live by Anderson during a 12-hour take.<\/p>\n

Anderson called it \u201cartistically freeing,\u201d and producer Schaffer noted that it captures the bizarre, deadpan spirit of the original films.<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 Frank MasiLiam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. and Kevin Durand plays Sig Gustafson in The Naked Gun from Paramount Pictures. <\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a fan of the original trilogy or discovering The Naked Gun for the first time, the reboot looks like a lovingly chaotic ride.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Neeson\u2019s dry delivery, Anderson\u2019s comedic energy, their chemistry and a team of seasoned comedy pros behind the camera, this movie promises to bring the franchise roaring back into pop culture, sirens blaring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liam Neeson takes the baton from Leslie Nielsen as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun’\u00a0reboot, set…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25714,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[49,48,75,337,20811],"class_list":["post-25713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-entertainment","tag-movies","tag-pamela-anderson"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25713"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25713\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}