Liam Neeson is back in The Naked Gun reboot, deviating significantly from the kind of movies he usually does. But it is clear from the early reaction to the new comedy reboot that producer Seth MacFarlane knew exactly why Liam Neeson would fit perfectly into the role.

Neeson's turn as Frank Drebin Jr. in Paramount's reboot of The Naked Gun has reignited interest in slapstick comedies and brought new life to a classic franchise. The film's strong box office performance and overwhelmingly positive critical reception prompted speculation about possible sequels.

Before taking on the role of Frank Drebin Jr in The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson voiced a similar character in The Lego Movie as Good Cop/Bad Cop.