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Liam Neeson Shares Thoughts On Second 'The Naked Gun'
Liam Neeson recently shared his thoughts on the new reboot of 'The Naked Gun' franchise, discussing its potential future.
Liam Neeson has expressed his views on the chance of a sequel to the new Naked Gun film. The classic, which began with the comedy series Police Squad! in 1982 and later had three feature films with Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling detective Frank Drebin, returned this year in a reboot.
In this new version, Neeson plays the role of Frank Drebin Jr., son of Nielsen's character. Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport, the sister of a man whose murder Drebin is trying to solve.
In an interview with Newsweek, Neeson indicated that fans should probably not expect a new chapter. "I think it's a one-time thing. If it succeeds, great," the actor said. He added that it was a fantastic experience to work with the cast, including Danny Huston, but he has no plans to reprise the role.
The return of Naked Gun has been met with remarkably positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film scored a Certified Fresh 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than the original from 1988 (88%). It has also performed reasonably well at the box office, with an opening weekend of $16.8 million and a worldwide gross of over $38 million, putting the production on track to recoup its estimated $42 million budget.
It is striking that Neeson believes it will stay as a single film, given the commercial and critical success. Studios would typically be inclined to capitalize on such positive reception and move forward with a sequel.
A possible explanation could be that Neeson wants to pursue other projects at this stage in his career. Nonetheless, the door remains slightly open for fans of the genre. The original Naked Gun films were known for their physical humor, puns, and absurd situations, something that is seen less frequently in today’s film world.
In this new version, Neeson plays the role of Frank Drebin Jr., son of Nielsen's character. Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport, the sister of a man whose murder Drebin is trying to solve.
Strong Start For The Reboot
In an interview with Newsweek, Neeson indicated that fans should probably not expect a new chapter. "I think it's a one-time thing. If it succeeds, great," the actor said. He added that it was a fantastic experience to work with the cast, including Danny Huston, but he has no plans to reprise the role.
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The return of Naked Gun has been met with remarkably positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film scored a Certified Fresh 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than the original from 1988 (88%). It has also performed reasonably well at the box office, with an opening weekend of $16.8 million and a worldwide gross of over $38 million, putting the production on track to recoup its estimated $42 million budget.
Future Of The Franchise Remains Uncertain
It is striking that Neeson believes it will stay as a single film, given the commercial and critical success. Studios would typically be inclined to capitalize on such positive reception and move forward with a sequel.
A possible explanation could be that Neeson wants to pursue other projects at this stage in his career. Nonetheless, the door remains slightly open for fans of the genre. The original Naked Gun films were known for their physical humor, puns, and absurd situations, something that is seen less frequently in today’s film world.
