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Zucker Slams Naked Gun Reboot, Plans Counter Intelligence

2/12/2026

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David Zucker, co-creator of The Naked Gun, said the 2025 reboot by Seth MacFarlane ruined the franchise.
He argued replacing Leslie Nielsen with Liam Neeson was a poor decision and that Paramount ignored his proposed fourth-film script.
Zucker emphasized originality in filmmaking and said modern studios are too risk-averse.
Despite the criticisms, he praised the cast, including Neeson and Pam Anderson, and said he plans a version titled Counter Intelligence.

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David Zucker, co-creator of The Naked Gun, said the 2025 reboot by Seth MacFarlane ruined the franchise.
He argued replacing Leslie Nielsen with Liam Neeson was a poor decision and that Paramount ignored his proposed fourth-film script.
Zucker emphasized originality in filmmaking and said modern studios are too risk-averse.
Despite the criticisms, he praised the cast, including Neeson and Pam Anderson, and said he plans a version titled Counter Intelligence.