The Naked Gun 4 In Development
A few days after the trailer for David Zucker’s An American Carol hit the web, we have a somewhat coincidental announcement regarding one of the main franchises on which he built his career. According to The Hollywood Reporter, there is currently a fourth Naked Gun movie in development over at Paramount. It is unclear whether or not any of the Zucker/Zucker/Abrahams crew will be involved, but what is clear is that the movie is a part of Paramount’s new direct-to-video initiative called Paramount Famous Prods.
The first release under this new banner will be Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling, coming in early 2009. Other direct to video sequels are in development for Road Trip, Bad News Bears, Mean Girls and Grease. The DTV market continues to be a pretty sweet cash cow for studios, and it looks like this trend is only going to intensify over the next few years. With regards to The Naked Gun 4, if it actually has some of the original team on board, and if Lesley Nielsen is willing (he’s not doing much else anymore), I could see it being halfway decent. I really think that’s the key though… if the majority of all these spin-offs and sequels are connected in name only rather than talent, then it’s going to be a much harder sell.
Comments (16)
Sorry but theres no real naked gun movie without O.J.Nodberg and I simply can´t believe they would offer him the role.
And Leslie – well I think he has done enough sppofs for more than a lifetime worth. Just let him rest in piece.
Posted by theDia on August 20th, 2008It’s “peace” dumbshit. Not “Piece”. Rest in Peace.
Posted by Nathan on February 22nd, 2009A Naked Gun 4 would be great, but direct to DVD? Screw that! If they are really even considering making a Naked Gun 4 they need to bring back all the available original cast they can and release it in theaters.
Posted by lopli on March 20th, 2009OMG they have to make another naked gun because it is one of the greatest films ever made!!
Posted by rob o'connor on June 26th, 2009leslie neilson is also one of the greatest actors ever
we need more naked guns
dont even think about bringing it straight to dvd that will suck balls
put it in cinama straight away
I think Rob is tottally right, I will be the first dutch guy seing the naked gun 4 in cinima
I think it would be awasome if this movie comes out in cinima;
+ There is never made a movie like this since tng3,5;
Posted by Phyll on July 2nd, 2009This is a change for OJ to btw to clear his name;
PLEASE BRING IT TO THEATERS! Let Leslie Nielsen SWEEP UP THE BOX OFFICE one last time!!!!
Posted by HELL YEAH!!! on July 28th, 2009I REFUSE to be in this one. If they are too damn cheap to bring it to the big screen, I will NOT participate in ANY aspect of the film.
Posted by Cletus on July 30th, 2009Not sure if a new Naked Gun would be any good, Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker haven’t made too many good movies lately. Don’t get me wrong, the Naked Guns, Hot Shots and Airplane are some of my favourite movies, but lately it’s been Superhero Movie and Scary Movie etc
Posted by Jack on August 26th, 2009Ha! Just realised this article is from August 2008
Posted by Jack on August 26th, 2009I was thrilled at first about hearing there was gonna be a new naked gun, but idd without OJ as norberg and leslie nielsen as frank drebin, i dont see it being good :s when u say naked gun, u say leslie nielsen, without him its gonna be a lame rip off im scared
Posted by Max on September 23rd, 2009We need a naked gun 4, Nielsen is the king
Posted by Daniel on September 26th, 2009Waiting For It!
Posted by John on October 8th, 2009I can’t wait for it. Why not have Peter Lupus reprise the role of Norberg. After all he was the original in the TV series.
Posted by Matt on October 11th, 2009Leave a Reply