The Naked Gun (2025) - Blu-ray Forum

Dunemoon · 10-13-2022, 09:31 PM

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/l...235176994/amp/

Weird.

whiteberry · 10-13-2022, 09:33 PM

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Seth MacFarlane and Akiva Schaffer are officially courting Liam Neeson for Paramount’s “Naked Gun” remake. The “Taken” actor is in talks to lead the modern version of the ’80s slapstick film, Variety confirms.

kylor · 10-13-2022, 09:59 PM

steve_dave · 10-13-2022, 10:06 PM

That’s meta as hell:

Leslie Nielsen was a dramatic actor until a single role in M*A*S*H* then he jumped right into comedy with Airplane!

Neeson’s rare comedic roles include A Million Ways to Die in the West, a serious role in The Orville, and a brief skit with Key & Peele.

-JKR- · 10-13-2022, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

That’s meta as hell:

Leslie Nielsen was a dramatic actor until a single role in M*A*S*H* then he jumped right into comedy with Airplane!

Neeson’s rare comedic roles include A Million Ways to Die in the West, a serious role in The Orville, and a brief skit with Key & Peele.

And his cameo in

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Winslow Leach · 10-13-2022, 10:21 PM

Don't forget Neeson's amusing cameo in TED 2:

salz4life · 04-16-2024, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Winslow Leach

Don't forget Neeson's amusing cameo in TED 2:

Ted 2 - Best Scene in Movie - Liam Neeson Buying a Box of Trix - YouTube

This scene made me laugh hysterically because I had never thought of Neeson in that type of role. I might see this (as much as I don't want a remake) because I think he just might be able to make it work.

BudBaxter · 10-13-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

Neeson’s rare comedic roles include... a serious role in The Orville

He is mainly known for his serious work, but he's done plenty of comedy in his career.

Remaking The Naked Gun is a bizarre idea & Leslie Nielsen is way too closely connected to the series to be replaced, but I'd be in for a decent cop movie spoof. Neeson playing it straight in a really stupid comedy could be gold.

bladerunner6 · 10-14-2022, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

That’s meta as hell:

Leslie Nielsen was a dramatic actor until a single role in M*A*S*H* then he jumped right into comedy with Airplane!

Neeson’s rare comedic roles include A Million Ways to Die in the West, a serious role in The Orville, and a brief skit with Key & Peele.

He did comedy before MASH and his role wasn’t particularly funny.

And he did plenty of dramatic roles during the seven years in between MASH and Airplane.

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0000558/fi...?ref_=m_nmfm_1

Zivouhr · 10-14-2022, 11:42 PM

Seth MacFarlane's sharpest Family Guy sense of humor could work really well as the writer of a new Naked Gun film reboot. Just a matter of delivery for Neeson (who is an expert on believable acting), but if Seth thinks Liam is the guy to be Lieutenant Frank Drebin of Police Squad, that's hopeful.

With how slow these wheels have been turning for many years now, hopefully the project is just about ready to be started.

frogmort · 10-15-2022, 01:49 AM

Anyone else notice how similar their names are?

Leslie Nielsen

Liam Neeson

Darth Marcus · 02-28-2024, 06:44 PM

Source: Deadline

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A Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson is set for July 18, 2025. Akiva Schaffer will direct and executive produce. Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the draft script along with Schaffer, with whom they partnered on the Primetime Emmy-winning film, Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing via their company Fuzzy Door. Project is based off the Naked Gun movies and Police Squad! TV series from Jim Abrahams & David Zucker & Jerry Zucker.

CSM101 · 02-29-2024, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by frogmort

Anyone else notice how similar their names are?

Leslie Nielsen

Liam Neeson

Feels like something slightly subliminal

Jay H. · 10-13-2022, 10:23 PM

This sounds so crazy... it just might work!

heineken · 10-13-2022, 10:54 PM

Another worthless remake. No talent hacks in Hollywood anymore.

MalteseCrow · 10-13-2022, 11:03 PM

I think he might be a great fit. Remember that Nielsen's schtick was playing everything so serious, it was absurd. I can definitely see that in Neeson's straight man technique in clips like this one and the Ted 2 cameo.

Mikezilla3k · 10-13-2022, 11:32 PM

Liam Neeson in a comedy by the guy that made Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping?

Sound good to me!

*sees Seth McFarland as producer*

...........less good to me. (please don't let him screw it up)

AKORIS · 10-14-2022, 12:03 AM

I think people are forgetting what made these films so funny. Having actors put in comedic situations and delivering their lines of dialogue exactly the way they did in countless “serious” movies prior was hilarious.

All Neeson has to do is play it just like his last 20 thriller flicks and big laughs will be coming!!

-JKR- · 10-14-2022, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

I think people are forgetting what made these films so funny. Having actors put in comedic situations and delivering their lines of dialogue exactly the way they did in countless “serious” movies prior was hilarious.

All Neeson has to do is play it just like his last 20 thriller flicks and big laughs will be coming!!

In theory, yes.

But it's a VERY fine line to walk on, and one that needs to be shared by writers, actors and director(s). Don't hit that sweet spot, and the result will be dull.

But hey, if they manage to pull it off, I'm all for it. The world needs a truly hilarious comedy.

Zivouhr · 10-14-2022, 12:49 AM

Make it all new material. No remakes please. Liam Neeson, with a serious tone, might be able to pull it off by some chance as a serious actor in ridiculous situations and a sense of being dumb to the reality of the situation, as the brilliant Leslie Nielsen so expertly did in the Naked Gun films.

Naked Gun 10/10 for laughs IMO. I have never laughed that much for a film ever when I saw it in theaters. It still makes me laugh today. Brilliant stupid comedy.

Naked Gun 33 1/3rd 9/10 for laughs. Great stuff.

Naked Gun 2 1/2 The intro with the banquet was hilarious, but the rest wasn't as funny IMO. Good even so. 7/10

Naked Gun Files of Police Squad: 8/10 6 funny 30 minute episodes in the style of the films, made before the movies.

There are a few other films Nielsen starred in that were in the Frank Drebin style of Naked Gun that were funny, like 2001 A Space Travesty. It was crude but hilarious.

It'll be interesting to see how this pans out. Neeson's a talented actor, so I bet he can potentially pull it off if he's as sharp as Nielsen was (who died at 84 years old in 2010 from pneumonia).

Neeson is about 61 or so now. Cool if he's open to the project.

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10-13-2022, 09:31 PM	#1
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013	The Naked Gun (2025) https://variety.com/2022/film/news/l...235176994/amp/ Weird.

10-14-2022, 11:42 PM	#10
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Seth MacFarlane's sharpest Family Guy sense of humor could work really well as the writer of a new Naked Gun film reboot. Just a matter of delivery for Neeson (who is an expert on believable acting), but if Seth thinks Liam is the guy to be Lieutenant Frank Drebin of Police Squad, that's hopeful. With how slow these wheels have been turning for many years now, hopefully the project is just about ready to be started. Last edited by Zivouhr; 03-01-2024 at 04:43 PM.

10-13-2022, 09:59 PM	#3
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3

10-13-2022, 10:06 PM	#4
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	That’s meta as hell: Leslie Nielsen was a dramatic actor until a single role in MASH then he jumped right into comedy with Airplane! Neeson’s rare comedic roles include A Million Ways to Die in the West, a serious role in The Orville, and a brief skit with Key & Peele.

10-15-2022, 01:49 AM	#11
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	Anyone else notice how similar their names are? Leslie Nielsen Liam Neeson

10-13-2022, 10:23 PM	#14
Jay H. Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2019 Trading Score:2	This sounds so crazy... it just might work!

10-13-2022, 10:54 PM	#15
heineken Special Member Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Pennsylvania, USA	Another worthless remake. No talent hacks in Hollywood anymore.

10-13-2022, 11:32 PM	#17
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	Liam Neeson in a comedy by the guy that made Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping? Sound good to me! sees Seth McFarland as producer ...........less good to me. (please don't let him screw it up)

10-14-2022, 12:03 AM	#18
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I think people are forgetting what made these films so funny. Having actors put in comedic situations and delivering their lines of dialogue exactly the way they did in countless “serious” movies prior was hilarious. All Neeson has to do is play it just like his last 20 thriller flicks and big laughs will be coming!!

10-14-2022, 12:49 AM	#20
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Make it all new material. No remakes please. Liam Neeson, with a serious tone, might be able to pull it off by some chance as a serious actor in ridiculous situations and a sense of being dumb to the reality of the situation, as the brilliant Leslie Nielsen so expertly did in the Naked Gun films. Naked Gun 10/10 for laughs IMO. I have never laughed that much for a film ever when I saw it in theaters. It still makes me laugh today. Brilliant stupid comedy. Naked Gun 33 1/3rd 9/10 for laughs. Great stuff. Naked Gun 2 1/2 The intro with the banquet was hilarious, but the rest wasn't as funny IMO. Good even so. 7/10 Naked Gun Files of Police Squad: 8/10 6 funny 30 minute episodes in the style of the films, made before the movies. There are a few other films Nielsen starred in that were in the Frank Drebin style of Naked Gun that were funny, like 2001 A Space Travesty. It was crude but hilarious. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out. Neeson's a talented actor, so I bet he can potentially pull it off if he's as sharp as Nielsen was (who died at 84 years old in 2010 from pneumonia). Neeson is about 61 or so now. Cool if he's open to the project.

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