Pamela Anderson is able to smoke up the display with Liam Neeson.
The SAG-nominated starlet, 57, delivered one in all her finest performances but with “The Last Showgirl,” and followers have excessive hopes for the “Naked Gun” reboot — particularly after she teased her chemistry with the main man.
Anderson addressed her newest challenge and her relationship with Neeson, 72, who will play police detective Frank Drebin reverse Pamela as femme fatale Beth.
The actress shared how she equipped for the slapstick comedy.
“It is the same depth of process for a high comedy as it is for a drama,” she advised Leisure Weekly in an interview printed Wednesday. “I worked hard on the role, another cathartic experience. Every film, it seems, tackles a deep-seated issue that needs to be expressed and surfaced in ways other than anything else.”
When requested if she had hassle protecting a straight face whereas filming alongside Neeson, Anderson teased, “Oh, yes!” including that they “cracked up a few times” throughout takes.
She additionally shared that her technique for uncontrollable giggles on set was to “play the scenes dramatically and truthfully,” admitting, “The comedy is for the audience, not for us. We are in the moment.”
Whereas Neeson already professed his love for Anderson, confessing in October that he was “madly in love” with the “Baywatch” icon, his infatuation is reciprocated.
Anderson stated she and the “Taken” actor hit it off instantly in the course of the audition course of.
“Our chemistry was clear from the start,” she spilled. “We have the utmost respect for one another.”
Anderson then rattled off about Neeson’s attraction, calling him “mysterious,” “inspiring,” and a “true gentleman.”
She admitted that her co-star is “electric” and “a legend and deserving of the title.”
Anderson continued to woo Neeson off the display, revealing they each love “literature and a good laugh.” She additionally tried to impress the actor within the kitchen, telling the outlet she typically baked sourdough bread to share with him.
However the two frolicked outdoors of labor collectively, too.
“We had many dinners out with the cast,” Anderson stated earlier than confessing, “I invited him and his assistant over for romantic dinners with me and my assistant so our relationship stayed ‘professionally romantic’ during filming.”
The “Baywatch” babe couldn’t say sufficient optimistic issues about her hunky co-star.
“I am in awe of him, his experience, and work ethic,” she stated of Neeson. “I soaked him in like a sponge.”
The actor additionally gave Anderson glowing evaluations after working together with her.
“With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her. She’s just terrific to work with,” Neeson advised Folks in October 2024. “I can’t compliment her enough, I’ll be honest with you.”
He continued to sing her praises, including, “No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with. She’s going to be terrific in the film.”
In terms of the reboot, Anderson hopes moviegoers find it irresistible.
“We had so much fun making it. I think it’s timely for a beloved comedy like this. I’m a fan of the originals. As Liam says, ‘We could all use a good giggle.’ I pray we do more,” she advised EW.
The information that the pair teamed up for “The Naked Gun” remake got here out in August.
Neeson is taking up the position of Drebin from the late Leslie Nielsen, who died in 2010 at age 84.
The unique movie was written and directed by Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker. It was based mostly on the short-lived ’80s sequence “Police Squad,” which solely bought six episodes.
“The Naked Gun” hits theaters on August 1.
