Watch: New trailer for Liam Neeson's Naked Gun reboot leaves fans 'dying'
Paramount Pictures has dropped a new trailer for The Naked Gun reboot ahead of its August release, with fans anticipating the reboot will 'keep the spirit of the originals alive.
Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr, the son of the oblivious Detective Frank Drebin, who starred in the original movies (played by Leslie Nielsen), which was released in 1988.
Pamela Anderson also stars in the slapstick comedy, with this trailer giving further insight into her character. Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr, the son of the oblivious Detective Frank Drebin who starred in the original movies (played by Leslie Nielsen), which was released in 1988. Pic: Paramout Pictures
Other cast members include Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston and rapper Busta Rhymes.
Lonely Island musician, comedian and filmmaker Akiva Schaffer is on directing duties while Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has produced the film alongside Erica Huggins.
Following the worldwide success of the 1988 movie, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad, a second and third were released in 1991 and 1994 respectively.
There have been talks of a reboot of the iconic movie franchise since Nielsen's death in 2010, with Ed Helms originally set to play the role of his on-screen son, Frank Drebin Jr.
Antrim actor Liam is best known for tougher and more serious roles, such as in the Taken franchise as well as Schindler's List. He has, however, dabbled in lighter acting gigs such as Ted 2.
Following the release of the second trailer for The Naked Gun reboot, excited fans have had their say, with many anticipating that the movie will stay in line with the originals.
One said: 'I was getting ready for another 'Taken' movie, and then it turned into this. Liam Neeson doing comedy is something I never knew I needed so badly. I'm dying!'
Another commented: 'I was dubious at first, but I feel this is going to keep the spirit of the originals alive. The Spirit Halloween gag was perfection.'
A third added: 'I'm immediately in. The spirit of the Police Squad is evident in the chair pun and the man's laughter joke! Liam Neeson is incredibly amazing for performing this without fear.'
The Naked Gun reboot hits cinemas on August 1.
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