In a candid appearance on *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*, **Liam Neeson** described filming a “**little bit strange**” sex scene with **Pamela Anderson** in *The Naked Gun* reboot—his first experience working with an intimacy coordinator. The awkward setup included a comedic **threesome** that featured a frostily “very cold” third participant, sparking laughter and the film’s most bizarre moment yet The Independent recounts and *People* later confirmed the unusual dynamic in his Colbert interview.
Neeson joked that the nude shot showing his character’s bare bottom wasn’t him—but a “**stunt arse**.” He said he “wished it was mine, but it’s not”—demonstrating the surreal behind‑the‑scenes choreography that included step‑by‑step intimacy direction and body doubling as detailed by *People*.
“That has to be the strangest sex scene I’ve ever filmed.”
The film’s writers—**Dan Gregor** and **Doug Mand**—later told *Metro* that they believed this was Neeson’s most unusual intimate scene yet. Mand quipped, “Every scene is like, ‘Liam Neeson is doing this?’” underscoring the absurdist tone of the reboot’s sex comedy element as reported by The Independent.
Meanwhile, the pair’s **on-set chemistry** has fueled public speculation of a real-life romance. Neeson, 73, first described Anderson, 58, as “madly in love” in an October interview, calling her “terrific to work with.” Anderson reciprocated praise, calling Neeson “the perfect gentleman” and describing their creative collaboration as both natural and profound according to *People*.
The duo further fueled interest on the *Today* show—playfully pretending to make out during a live segment, all while avoiding a direct response when host Craig Melvin asked if they were dating. Neeson quipped about their on-set connection: “We discovered we had a lovely budding chemistry… let’s just let it breathe” as recalled by UNILAD or CNN-type coverage in *Decider* in their entertainment report.
A source speaking to *PEOPLE* described their relationship as being in the “**early stages**,” though “sincere and affectionate.” Anderson and Neeson separately acknowledged mutual admiration during press appearances and late-night programs, with Anderson even baking Neeson a sourdough loaf during filming—an unlikely yet sweet sign of bonding detailed by *Vanity Fair*.
On *Late Night with Seth Meyers*, both stars revealed they watched the finished film together alone in an empty theater—a bonding moment that Anderson said felt emotionally intense. She shared it was hard to watch herself on screen, indicating how personal the experience felt amid the swirling romance chatter as NBC Insider reported.
All these moments combine to paint a picture: Neeson, known for dramatic and action roles in *Taken* and *Schindler’s List*, is diving headfirst into absurdist comedy alongside Anderson, whose flirty scat-singing saxophone numbers shine in the film. Their promotional tour has felt more like a romantic spectacle than standard press protocol, with affectionate appearances at premieres and talk shows The Independent’s review and *InStyle* noting their PDA-heavy tour as InStyle remarks.
The film itself, directed by **Akiva Schaffer**, brings back *The Naked Gun* legacy—Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr., Anderson plays Beth Davenport, and the storyline spins around a quirky police squad investigating tech industry corruption and comedic threat to the monarchy Entertainment Weekly’s film breakdown).
For viewers, the sex scene may be bizarre, but it highlights a broader shift: Neeson letting go of his stern screen persona to embrace satire, and Anderson embracing comedic resilience. Their rumored romance—whether authentic or a brilliant PR weave—adds emotional resonance beyond the script.
As *The Naked Gun* premieres on **August 1, 2025**, audiences will not only judge the film’s humor and homage to Leslie Nielsen, but also watch two seasoned stars navigating comedy, intimacy choreography, and potential love in the spotlight.
