US President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in reviving the iconic 90s buddy cop franchise "Rush Hour," which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The news comes as a surprise to many given Trump's tumultuous relationship with Hollywood.
According to reports, Trump is keen on revisiting the classic films, which would likely feature Chan reprising his role as Inspector Lee from Hong Kong Police Force, paired once again with James Carter from the LAPD, played by Chris Tucker. The idea of another installment in the series appears to have piqued Trump's interest, possibly even sparking a desire to produce and star in the film himself.
Trump has a history of attempting to leverage his celebrity status for personal gain, and some speculate that his renewed enthusiasm for "Rush Hour" is driven by a desire to reconnect with Hollywood. Others believe the franchise might be a potential vehicle for him to rebrand himself as an entertainer following his time in office.
However, there's another angle to consider: Trump's recent meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has led some to wonder if he's finally warming up to the idea of diversity and inclusivity. Could it be that Trump genuinely believes reviving "Rush Hour" would be a step towards greater representation and understanding between different cultures? While this is unlikely, it does suggest that Trump might be willing to give his efforts a fresh spin.
As the project moves forward, it's essential to question whether the market truly needs another installment of the "Rush Hour" series. Critics argue that the original films relied on tired stereotypes and pandered to broad audiences. Will Trump's involvement breathe new life into the franchise, or will it simply become a vanity project?
One thing is certain: if "Rush Hour 4" does materialize, it'll undoubtedly be a major talking point in Hollywood circles – not just for its potential box office success but also due to Trump's peculiar brand of showmanship.
According to reports, Trump is keen on revisiting the classic films, which would likely feature Chan reprising his role as Inspector Lee from Hong Kong Police Force, paired once again with James Carter from the LAPD, played by Chris Tucker. The idea of another installment in the series appears to have piqued Trump's interest, possibly even sparking a desire to produce and star in the film himself.
Trump has a history of attempting to leverage his celebrity status for personal gain, and some speculate that his renewed enthusiasm for "Rush Hour" is driven by a desire to reconnect with Hollywood. Others believe the franchise might be a potential vehicle for him to rebrand himself as an entertainer following his time in office.
However, there's another angle to consider: Trump's recent meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has led some to wonder if he's finally warming up to the idea of diversity and inclusivity. Could it be that Trump genuinely believes reviving "Rush Hour" would be a step towards greater representation and understanding between different cultures? While this is unlikely, it does suggest that Trump might be willing to give his efforts a fresh spin.
As the project moves forward, it's essential to question whether the market truly needs another installment of the "Rush Hour" series. Critics argue that the original films relied on tired stereotypes and pandered to broad audiences. Will Trump's involvement breathe new life into the franchise, or will it simply become a vanity project?
One thing is certain: if "Rush Hour 4" does materialize, it'll undoubtedly be a major talking point in Hollywood circles – not just for its potential box office success but also due to Trump's peculiar brand of showmanship.
Trump wanting to revive Rush Hour seems like a wild card move, could be a solid way to revitalize the franchise, but with Trump at the helm it'll likely be more drama than action 
and honestly who knows what his real motivations are? 
maybe he just wants to cash in on some iconic 90s nostalgia or maybe (gasp) he actually thinks its a good idea 
I think it's great that he's interested in reviving the franchise, though - maybe this is his chance to prove that he can do more than just tweet about old movies. But let's be real, if he's gonna star in the film himself, it's gotta be a really campy Trump version of Inspector Lee... 
in the whole movie industry scene. I mean, who would've thought that Trump was still keen on revisiting his buddy cop roots? It's been ages since we last saw Inspector Lee and James Carter kick butt together 
. But then again, who knows what goes on behind those walls of the White House? 
. Either way, it'll be cool to see how this all plays out.
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out... and hopefully it doesn't end up being another cringeworthy Trump project 
. One thing's for sure, it's gonna be a wild ride 
!
. Still, I'm not holding my breath for a Trump-produced "Rush Hour 4"... more like a Trump-produced trainwreck 
It's also worth considering how Trump's involvement will impact the casting of James Carter and whether it'll actually lead to greater representation.
. the original films were already played out by the time they came out and relying on stereotypes ain't gonna cut it nowadays 
. if anyone needs to rebrand themselves, it's trumps gotta work on being more than just a reality tv star with delusions of grandeur 
. If they do end up making another installment, I'm curious to see how Trump's involvement will play out. Will he just show up on set as himself, or actually try to bring something new to the role? 