I think that’s why Neeson might be a success. Leslie Nielsen reacted to absurd situations with deadpan seriousness. He was an excellent clueless straight man.
Neeson himself doesn’t have to be very funny. As long as what’s happening around him is the right kind of humor, it could work.
He’s is actually great at improv. Here’s a clip.
He’s relentless
that’s why I said that he’s not Funny. Ricky and Stephen can make that scene work with King Charles.
I think that’s why Neeson might be a success. Leslie Nielsen reacted to absurd situations with deadpan seriousness. He was an excellent clueless straight man.
Neeson himself doesn’t have to be very funny. As long as what’s happening around him is the right kind of humor, it could work.