rush hour 4 is officially moving forward, and the long-discussed return of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is gaining momentum after new reports linked the project’s revival to former President Donald Trump.
According to multiple outlets, Paramount is putting the beloved action comedy franchise back into production, and Brett Ratner is expected to return as director, the same filmmaker behind the original 1998 hit and its two sequels.
DiskX’s Matthew Belloni wrote on X that the decision reportedly came “after pressure from Trump on behalf of” Ratner.
the guardian It also reported that Trump, 79, personally pushed for the fourth installment while speaking with Larry Ellison, the billionaire father of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison and the company’s largest shareholder.
The lobby reportedly came as the studio considered next steps for the franchise, which has been the subject of rumors for years.
Jackie Chan, 71, had already confirmed in 2022 that they were “talking” about ideas for another film and noted at the time that he was in contact with a director, although he did not mention who.
With Ratner now attached once again, the momentum behind the film seems stronger than ever.
Ratner’s name has resurfaced again not only because rush hour 4but because of his recent work.
In October, it was revealed that Ratner was developing a documentary about first lady Melania Trump for Amazon MGM Studios, further connecting him to the former president.
the guardian It also reported that Ellison has recently been in talks with White House officials about a possible deal involving Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
As for the new Rush hour film, casting has not been finalized.
Chan recently appeared on The edge of shadow and Karate Kid: Legendsand is set to lead two upcoming films, Panda Plan 2 and Guo Jia Jiain China.
Tucker, 54, last appeared on screen in 2023. Air.
With the project finally moving forward after years of speculation, fans are now watching closely to see when Chan and Tucker will officially reunite as Inspector Lee and Detective Carter, one of Hollywood’s most iconic action comedy duos.
