Liam Neeson in Talks to Star in ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot

Variety.com: Seth MacFarlane and Akiva Schaffer are officially courting Liam Neeson for Paramount’s “Naked Gun” remake. The “Taken” actor is in talks to lead the modern version of the ’80s slapstick film, Variety confirms.

Schaffer, the “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” filmmaker and Lonely Island member, will direct and executive produce the movie. Schaffer penned the screenplay with “Chip ‘n Dale” writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing through their company Fuzzy Door.

Neeson sparked chatter online about reviving the ’80s comedy earlier this year, telling “People (The TV Show)” that McFarlane and Paramount had been pursuing him to resurrect the “Naked Gun” films. However, the actor has still yet to sign on the dotted line.