The Naked Gun’s original director, David Zucker, shares his reaction to the first trailer for the Liam Neeson-led reboot. Spanning out of thePolice SquadTV series, Leslie Nielsen’s iconic and absurd comedy series followed the misadventures of Detective Sergeant Frank Drebin, in his hapless but good-hearted attempts to fight crime. After a lengthy period of development hell,The Naked Gun’sreboot sees Neesonstep into the role of Frank Drebin Jr., as he attempts to continue his father’s legacy with his own zany escapades.
As reported byTMZ, Zucker shared his reaction toThe Naked Gunreboot’s first trailer when speaking to the outlet. Despite his previous experience with sequels within his and Nielsen’sAirplane!franchise, he viewed the trailer and stated that he regretted it, going as far as to compare his experience to watching a certain infamous viral internet video. Check out Zucker’s response below:
What Zucker’s Comments Mean For The Naked Gun Reboot
The Director Holds His And Nielsen’s Work Highly
Even before Zucker’s reaction toThe Naked Gun’sfirst trailer,the upcoming reboot faced an uphill battle. While the franchise has had an inconsistent reception that has fluctuated in acclaim, Nielsen’s comedic talent and quick-witted and absurd humor helped craft a series that quickly barraged viewers with as many jokes as it could. As such, anyone stepping in to take the series forward would have the difficult task of living up to the franchise’s reputation, no matter the creative team.
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