For some it’s sheer madness: The cult comedy The Naked Gun from 1988 receives a Remake from Paramount Pictures. The replacement for the absolute slapstick legend Leslie Nielsen has long been found in action dad Liam Neeson (Taken). But who will be? co-star be?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the female lead went to one Former star of the series Baywatch: The Lifeguards of Malibu, which despite questionable quality is still one of the most successful TV shows of all time. You probably already have the right person in mind.
The Naked Gun: A co-star for comedy cop Liam Neeson
While chaos cop Frank Drebin had Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer as his co-star back then, according to THR, this time it will be none other than actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson. Baywatch starred the famous ’90s Playmate as lifesaver CJ Parker. Two years ago she played Lily James in the biopic series Pam & Tommy, where her relationship with rock star Tommy Lee and the notorious sex tape were the focus.
Pamela Anderson in Baywatch
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Of course, Anderson will play the love interest of the hopeless police officer in The Naked Gun 4. However, further details about her role and the plot of the film are not yet known.
Who is behind the comedy remake?
It is directed by Akiva Schaffer, known for the Disney comedy Chip and Chap: The Knights of the Law, who brought back the cartoon series of the same name about chipmunks solving cases. Dan Gregor, Doug Mand and Schaffer himself are currently nibbling away at the script. Additionally, Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins and Daniel M. Stillman are producing.
When will the new Naked Gun film be released in cinemas?
The German theatrical release of The Naked Gun aka The Naked Gun is for the July 17, 2025 planned.