Current:Home > InvestPamela Anderson to star opposite Liam Neeson in 'Naked Gun' reboot -WealthDrive Solutions
Pamela Anderson to star opposite Liam Neeson in 'Naked Gun' reboot
View
Date:2025-04-16 07:28:10
Pamela Anderson is set to help Liam Neeson reload the "Naked Gun" franchise.
The "Baywatch" actress, 56, will star opposite Neeson as the love interest in a reboot of the police comedy series that originally starred Leslie Nielsen, according to a source familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly.
The news was previously reported by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter.
Based on the TV series "Police Squad!," the original "Naked Gun" trilogy starred Nielsen as foolish lieutenant Frank Drebin. Priscilla Presley portrayed the love interest in all three films.
Pamela Andersonopens up about why she decided to ditch makeup
Akiva Schaffer ("Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping") is directing the new "Naked Gun," which is set for a July 2025 release, Paramount Pictures previously announced.
In a March interview with ComingSoon.net, Neeson, 71, admitted he is "slightly nervous" about showing off his comedic chops in "The Naked Gun" after a career focused almost entirely on serious films like "Schindler's List" and "Taken."
Tim Allendenies Pamela Anderson's book claim that he flashed her on 'Home Improvement' set
"But it's a good script," Neeson added. "Akiva Schafer from the world of 'SNL' is co-writing and he's the director. So we'll see. We’re still in the casting process for the other parts, but the script, there’s some very funny laugh out moments."
Nielsen, who died in 2010 at age 84, also had a background in dramatic films before he became known for comedies like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun." Anderson previously appeared opposite Nielsen in the spoof films "Superhero Movie" and "Scary Movie 3."
The "Naked Gun" reboot will be one of the biggest film projects in years for Anderson, who in 2022 made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in "Chicago." The actress and model is also set to star in Gia Coppola's upcoming movie "The Last Showgirl" opposite Jamie Lee Curtis and Dave Bautista.
"I'm so proud of our cast and crew, especially Pamela," Coppola previously told Deadline. "I can't wait to share her daring and heartfelt performance!”
veryGood! (278)
Related
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
- US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as aggression from China intensifies
- Over 22,000 targeted by Ameritech Financial student loan forgiveness scam to get refunds
- The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
- How Zendaya Is Navigating Her and Tom Holland's Relationship Amid Life in the Spotlight
- Drought affecting Panama Canal threatens 40% of world's cargo ship traffic
- As Ralph Yarl begins his senior year of high school, the man who shot him faces a court hearing
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- FIBA World Cup starts Friday: How to watch, what to know
Ranking
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- Black bear euthanized after attacking 7-year-old boy in New York
- Rare clouded leopard kitten born at OKC Zoo: Meet the endangered baby who's 'eating, sleeping and growing'
- Sacheu Beauty Sale: Save Up to 30% On Gua Sha Tools, Serums & More
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- St. Louis proposal would ban ‘military-grade’ weapons, prohibit guns for ‘insurrectionists’
- 'She's special': Aces' A'ja Wilson ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53-point effort
- New Orleans priest publicly admits to sexually abusing minors
Recommendation
Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
As Ralph Yarl begins his senior year of high school, the man who shot him faces a court hearing
Dollar Tree agrees to OSHA terms to improve worker safety at 10,000 locations
Van poof! Dutch e-bike maker VanMoof goes bankrupt, leaving riders stranded
Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Titans cornerback Caleb Farley's father killed, another injured in explosion at NFL player's house
Robocalls are out, robotexts are in. What to know about the growing phone scam
Colorado supermarket shooting suspect found competent to stand trial, prosecutors say