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Every Reference The Naked Gun Reboot Makes to Original

TIME on MSN · 22h

Every Reference 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Makes to the Original

Lt Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) is the son of…you guessed it, Frank Drebin, played by Leslie Nielsen in the original Naked Gun films. But that’s not all. As revealed in a hysterical gag, the entire police force, including Paul Walter Hauser’s Capt Ed Hocken Jr, is the son or daughter of someone from the original cast.

Newsweek on MSN · 18h

The Naked Gun Reboot a 'One-Off' says Star Liam Neeson

Neeson's turn as Frank Drebin Jr. in Paramount's reboot of The Naked Gun has reignited interest in slapstick comedies and brought new life to a classic franchise. The film's strong box office performance and overwhelmingly positive critical reception prompted speculation about possible sequels.

USA TODAY · 5d

'The Naked Gun' review: Liam Neeson spoofs himself in zany cop reboot

Liam Neeson is Leslie Nielsen's son in the new "The Naked Gun" movie, a safe and familiar but welcome throwback.

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‘The Naked Gun’ Review: Liam Neeson Is Leslie Nielsen’s Heir

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

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‘The Naked Gun’ is the funniest movie of 2025

Thanks to a committed performance from Liam Neeson and a joke-heavy script, this spoof is the funniest movie of 2025.

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