Rush Hour 4 Greenlit at Paramount Following Donald Trump Push
Summary
Paramount Pictures has decided to release "Rush Hour 4" after President Donald Trump encouraged the studio to revive the franchise. Brett Ratner will direct the film, and both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to reprise their roles. Warner Bros. had initially declined the project, despite the series' past box-office success.Key Facts
- Paramount Pictures will release "Rush Hour 4" following a push from President Trump.
- The film will be directed by Brett Ratner, who previously settled a defamation lawsuit in 2018.
- Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are expected to return for their roles.
- Warner Bros. had initially passed on the project.
- Paramount will distribute the sequel on behalf of Warner Bros. for a percentage of revenue.
- This decision follows several other studios declining the project.
- Paramount's owner, David Ellison, is currently trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
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