Andy Samberg has fully endorsed Liam Neeson’s upcoming The Naked Gun movie, singing the praises of the new comedy film ahead of its release. The Naked Gun is one of the most famous comedy franchises of all time, and now that it is getting revived with Liam Neeson in the role, many fans can’t wait to see The Naked Gun when it releases on August 1.

Speaking with Screen Rant‘s Owen Danoff while promoting their animated TV series Digman!, Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell were asked about The Naked Gun. The Naked Gun director Akiva Schaffer is a frequent collaborator of Andy Samberg, with both of them being members of the comedy music group The Lonely Island.

Samberg described The Naked Gun as “pure joy,” saying that Schaffer “crushed it.” Samberg explains that everyone he has seen the film with loves it, and that the film is “all jokes, wall to wall.” Samberg also says that “Liam is so funny at it, and the same goes for Pamela Anderson. Here are his full comments:

“We’re not in Naked Gun, but Naked Gun is so good. It’s just pure joy. I mean, I’m biased, obviously; Akiva is my guy. But everyone I’ve seen it with all walked out saying the same thing, which is, like, ‘I didn’t realize how much I missed that feeling of a pure, silly comedy that’s all jokes, wall to wall, in a theater.’ And I went to a lot of friends and family screenings and test screenings–stuff like that. Me and Akiva are always involved in each other’s stuff, and I think he just crushed it. Liam is so funny at it; he’s so good. Pam’s so good at it. I’m really excited for them. I hope everybody goes and sees it because it’s super funny. Album? Hopefully.”

What Andy Samberg’s Comments Mean For The Naked Gun

It Is A Good Sign For The Film

Andy Samberg’s high praise of The Naked Gun is a great sign, meaning that the upcoming comedy film may be quality. Samberg is one of the most beloved comedians working today, with him starring in hilarious comedy projects like H๏τ Rod, Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. So, accolades from him is a good sign.

Samberg’s comments on Liam Neeson are also fantastic news. Some viewers have been confused by Neeson’s casting due to the actor not being a comedian. While this does follow in the footsteps of original The Naked Gun star Leslie Nielsen’s career path, it is nice to have some confirmation that Neeson does a great job.

Our Take On Andy Samberg’s The Naked Gun Comments

Why Isn’t He In The Naked Gun?

Hearing Andy Samberg praise The Naked Gun only makes me more excited about the film. Samberg and Schaffer have made some fantastic comedies together, and I can’t wait to see what Schaffer does on his own.

It is a bit odd that Samberg doesn’t even have a cameo role in The Naked Gun. I expected to see him pop up due to his relationship with Schaffer, but his absence won’t take away from The Naked Gun in my eyes.