Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson team up for ‘Naked Gun’ remake

Jack Hobbs
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Get ready to dress up for a “Naked Gun” remake.

Pamela Anderson has signed on to star opposite Liam Neeson in a new “Naked Gun” movie, expected to be released on July 18, 2025.

Neeson, 71, has been cast as clueless police detective Frank Drebin with Anderson, 56, slated to play his love interest.

Former Playboy model Pamela Anderson has reportedly signed up to star opposite Liam Neeson in the upcoming remake of the late 1980s hit “Naked Gun.” Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Former Playboy model Pamela Anderson has reportedly signed up to star opposite Liam Neeson in the upcoming remake of the late 1980s hit “Naked Gun.” Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Neeson, 71, has been cast as clueless police detective Frank Drebin. Rico Torres/Open Road Films/Briarcliff Ent.
Neeson, 71, has been cast as clueless police detective Frank Drebin. Rico Torres/Open Road Films/Briarcliff Ent.

The Post has reached out to both Neeson and Anderson for comment.

The original film, written and directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker, was based on the short-lived series “Police Squad,” which aired for six episodes in the early 1980s.

Leslie Nielsen, who died in 2010 at the age of 84, originated the role of Drebin in the series and went on to star opposite Priscilla Presley in the film franchise.

Leslie Nielsen, who died in 2010 at the age of 84, originated the role of Drebin in the series and went on to star opposite Priscilla Presley in the film franchise. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection
Leslie Nielsen, who died in 2010 at the age of 84, originated the role of Drebin in the series and went on to star opposite Priscilla Presley in the film franchise. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection
Anderson, 56, is slated to play Neeson’s love interest. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images
Anderson, 56, is slated to play Neeson’s love interest. Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

It is currently unclear who will fill the role of Drebin’s partner Nordberg, who the late O.J. Simpson portrayed.

Akiva Schaffer will helm Paramount Picture’s untitled remake with a script written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.

The trio previously collaborated on the Emmy-winning Disney+ movie “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.”

It is currently unclear who will fill the role of Drebin’s partner Nordberg, who the late O.J. Simpson portrayed. Paramount
It is currently unclear who will fill the role of Drebin’s partner Nordberg, who the late O.J. Simpson portrayed. Paramount
Anderson (right) is no stranger when it comes to remakes, having starred in the 2017 film version of “Baywatch” as C.J. Parker — the character she portrayed for 110 episodes in the 1989 drama series — alongside Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson and Alexandra Daddario. Getty Images
Anderson (right) is no stranger when it comes to remakes, having starred in the 2017 film version of “Baywatch” as C.J. Parker — the character she portrayed for 110 episodes in the 1989 drama series — alongside Zac Efron, Dwayne Johnson and Alexandra Daddario. Getty Images

Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins will also be producing the film through their company Fuzzy Door.

Several X (formerly Twitter) users took to the social media platform about the development.

“Anyone who says this sounds like a bad idea clearly doesn’t know a recipe for success when they see one,” a user touted. “I am all for this movie already.”

“This is going to be a masterpiece,” said a second person.

“Honestly so down for this,” a third person declared. “Priscilla Presley gives one of my all-time favorite comedy performances in the original film, and the Liam Neeson-Pamela Anderson duo sounds so crazy that it just might work!”

The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 18, 2025. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection
The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 18, 2025. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

Anderson is no stranger when it comes to remakes, having starred in the 2017 film version of “Baywatch” as C.J. Parker — the character she portrayed for 110 episodes in the 1989 drama series —alongside Zac Efron, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Alexandra Daddario.

She was thrown back into the spotlight in 2022 with Hulu’s miniseries “Pam & Tommy,” which focused on her tumultuous relationship with Tommy Lee and the couple’s subsequent sex tape scandal.

Anderson later issued a rebuttal to the show — which starred Lily James and Sebastian Stan — in the form of the Netflix doc “Pamela, A Love Story.”