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Liam Neeson clarified that he did not imitate Leslie Nielsen's comedic style in the new 'Naked Gun' reboot, trusting the script and focusing on his own performance, while also sharing positive remarks about co-star Pamela Anderson.
The article celebrates the original 'The Naked Gun' film series starring Leslie Nielsen, highlighting its humor and memorable moments, and mentions the new version featuring Liam Neeson, encouraging fans to revisit the classic movies.
Liam Neeson stars in a reboot of the 'Naked Gun' series as Frank Drebin Jr., marking his first comedy role and signaling a potential shift away from action films as he approaches 73. The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer and featuring Pamela Anderson, aims to revive the slapstick humor of the original series, with Neeson trusting the script and focusing on delivering straight-faced comedy amidst chaos. He reflects on his career, the appeal of silly movies in today's serious world, and his unlikely transition into comedy, while expressing no current plans for more 'Naked Gun' films.
The article discusses the impact of the 1980 film 'Airplane!' in pioneering the use of straight-faced non-comic actors in comedy, highlighting Leslie Nielsen's transformation from a serious actor to a comedic icon through his role in the film and subsequent 'Naked Gun' series.