They couldn’t get Leslie Nielsen to reprise his role (since he passed away 15 years ago), so they called the next closest name in the Hollywood phone book: Liam Neeson.
I want this to be the real reason behind this so bad
I want there to be at least one joke about this in the movie
To be honest I hadn’t noticed the different name and was very confused. That’s why I came to the comments, so thanks.
I am cautiously optimistic. I was worried it wouldn’t hit the same, but when I saw the camera pull out to every officer crying to a portrait, that’s dead on the comedic tone from the originals. I just hope it keeps it up.
I will also wait to see more before jumping on the hate wagon. I have a lot of faith in Akiva Schaffer’s comedic sensibilities and directing skills.
Okay so he is the son, makes perfect sense.
Also, Leslie Nielsen was very good at looking serious and doing dead pan delivery, Liam Neeson is really good at that too.
The OJ Simpson joke made me smile but otherwise, this looks terrible.
That OJ Simpson joke was brilliant! I am keeping an eye on this one
Liam Neeson? Funny/not funny.
That was awful. I loved police squad. I liked naked gun.
This just looks like action squad. Read: boring.
+1
This should have been Alec Baldwin, Liam Neeson isn’t funny.
They said that about Leslie Nielsen at the time too.
As a huge fan of Police Squad/Naked Gun(s) I think Liam Neeson is a perfect fit to honour a legend.
I don’t think Neeson is the problem… I worry about the writing. It’s not going to be as silly or as funny as the original. Just another remake…
I’m a humourless grumpy old bastard that lost the lust for life a while ago. The trailer made me literally laugh out loud.
The only question, for me, is if they can keep the jokes coming for 90 minutes.
He’s is actually great at improv. Here’s a clip.
He’s relentless
that’s why I said that he’s not Funny. Ricky and Stephen can make that scene work with King Charles.
I think that’s why Neeson might be a success. Leslie Nielsen reacted to absurd situations with deadpan seriousness. He was an excellent clueless straight man.
Neeson himself doesn’t have to be very funny. As long as what’s happening around him is the right kind of humor, it could work.
Oh no…
