The action star plays deadpan detective Frank Drebin Jr. in director Akiva Schaffer’s welcome sequel to the police-parody film franchise that began in 1988.

Neeson, however, is not to be counted among the rewatchers. In fact, the actor made a point of not revisiting the original ...

Leslie Nielsen for the part of Lt. Frank Drebin deserves a special place in the annals of brilliant casting choices.

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson star in 'The Naked Gun,' a reboot of the franchise led by late actor Leslie Nielsen ...

David Zucker, the director and co-writer of the 1988 spoof comedy “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!,” has a lot ...

After more than a hundred films and a late-career run as Hollywood’s most unlikely action star, Liam Neeson is trading ...

But why, exactly, Nielsen was so perfect for 1988's "The Naked Gun" is natural to ponder during Akiva Schaffer's spirited but just off-the-mark reboot, starring Liam Neeson.

But why, exactly, Nielsen was so perfect for 1988’s “The Naked Gun” is natural to ponder during Akiva Schaffer’s spirited but just off-the-mark reboot, starring Liam Neeson.

As for whether or not he attempted to emulate Nielsen in his delivery, Neeson said, “No, those sort of notes I wouldn’t have accepted. I’ve done over 100 movies, so I don’t need someone to ...

But why, exactly, Nielsen was so perfect for 1988’s “The Naked Gun” is natural to ponder during Akiva Schaffer’s spirited but just off-the-mark reboot, starring Liam Neeson.