Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson play love interests in the comedy reboot of the classic 1988 film, prompting "TODAY" co-anchor Craig Melvin to ask if there are some real-life sparks when they appeared on the show on Tuesday.

"Are you two an item?" The two danced around it, with Neeson eventually conceding. "I had never met Pamela before. We met on set. And we discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry — as two actors.

The new action comedy stars Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., who is following in his father’s footsteps to solve a murder case when he meets his femme fatale love interest, played by Anderson. The film is a direct sequel to the legendary comedy series.