According toDeadline,Pamela Andersonhas found her next project, and it turns out it’s set to be next summer’sNaked Gunreboot. The actress will be a part of the project that already hasLiam Neesonattached to it, asParamountattempts to breathe new life into a timeless comedic franchise. Details regarding the plot of the new version of the story are tightly kept under wraps, but as the cast list for the reboot expands, it’s only a matter of time before the studio shares more information with the public. The legacy ofDavid Zucker’s unpredictable ideas will continue on the big screen next year.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!hit the big screen in 1988, and it followed Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) as he found himself in a very complicated situation when he was informed that he needed to keep the peace in Los Angeles because Queen Elizabeth II was about to visit the city. The movie was successful enough that it spawned two sequels,The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of FearandNaked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult. And now, it’s time for Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson to continue the franchise, in a reboot that promises to bring the series' signature humor to modern audiences.
Anderson is known for portraying C.J. Parker over the course of countless episodes ofBaywatch, with the character being one of the most beloved members of the team. In recent years, the performer has been seen in a wide variety of non-fictional television titles, includingHeathrow: Britain’s Busiest AiportandMatch Game. Anderson is ready to return to scripted productions with the upcomingNaked Gunreboot, but details surrounding her character and role in the story are currently kept safely under wraps.
Who is Behind the ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot?
Considering how multiple comedy reboots have been successful in recent years, it was only a matter of time before someone attempted to bringNaked Gunback with a modern spin on the world that was originated in thePolice Squad!television series.Akiva Schafferwas the filmmaker selected to direct the reboot, after the director worked on titles such asChip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers,Saturday Night Liveand a few episodes fromBrooklyn Nine-Nine. Schaffer wrote the screenplay forNaked GunalongsideDan GregorandDoug Mand, who previously worked with the filmmaker in the adventure that followed Chip (John Mulaney) and Dale (Andy Samberg) as they investigate the kidnapping of a friend.
Naked Gunpremieres in theaters on July 02, 2025. The original movie is streaming on Max in the U.S.
