‘Naked Gun’ Producers Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins Talk Greenlight Hurdles and Sequel Possibilities

"People want a little more variety on their plate," says MacFarlane in explaining why comedy is a viable theatrical genre despite Hollywood's fears of its demise.

The Naked Gun has been held up as a bellwether for the viability of studio comedies in the post-pandemic era, and this past weekend, the comedy reboot proved its staying power. The feature, directed by Akiva Schaffer and starring Liam Neeson, dropped just 50 percent in its sophomore outing, bringing its domestic total to $33 million, and its global haul to $56.4 million.

Producers Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins hope The Naked Gun is the first of a new wave of comedies that will find theatrical audiences.

Read more at The Hollywood Reporter.