Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker to reunite for Rush Hour 4 after Donald Trump’s lobbying; Netizens say
After years of uncertainty, Rush Hour 4, starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan is officially back in motion, returning to life at Paramount. The long-delayed sequel has finally secured studio backing and distribution, reportedly following intervention from American President Donald Trump on behalf of filmmaker Brett Ratner, who has been attempting to revive the Jackie Chan–Chris Tucker franchise since stepping away from Hollywood amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations during the #MeToo era. The revival of Rush Hour franchise brings director Brett Ratner back into the fold, marking his first major studio return since multiple sexual misconduct allegations sidelined his career during the #MeToo movement. Brett recently stepped back behind the camera to direct a $40 million documentary on Melania Trump for Amazon MGM Studios, owned by Jeff Bezos—another figure who has maintained amicable ties with Trump. The documentary is scheduled for a theatrical release in January, next year. The 56-year-old maker spent several years trying to finance and place the project, but studios repeatedly passed on it. However, according to latest reports, the tide turned …
