‘Naked Gun’ trailer: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson team up in franchise reboot-OxBig News Network

A still from the ‘Naked Gun’ reboot
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Paramount has unveiled the full trailer for its upcoming Naked Gun reboot, giving fans a first real look at Liam Neeson stepping into the world of slapstick comedy as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer, hits theaters on August 1.

Neeson takes on the role of the bumbling but determined son of Police Squad legend Frank Drebin, the character made famous by the late Leslie Nielsen. He’s joined by Pamela Anderson, who plays Beth — a woman seeking Drebin’s help after the mysterious death of her brother.

Also featured in the reboot’s cast are Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Liza Koshy, Cody Runnels, and CCH Pounder. The film promises the deadpan comedy in keeping with the original Naked Gun franchise. A callback to Nordberg — the character played by O.J. Simpson in the earlier films — pops up in the footage as well.

The script was written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who previously collaborated with Schaffer on the Emmy-winning Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins produce the project.

Paramount Pictures India releases the film on August 1st.