Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works at Paramount, which merged with Skydance Media earlier this year. According to multiple outlets, the green light for the production was all thanks to Donald Trump, who allegedly put in a personal request for the company to start production on the fourth Brett Ratner -directed installment.

After years of rumors about a fourth installment in the action-comedy franchise, Brett Ratner is allegedly returning to direct

Jimmy Kimmel sounded off on reports claiming Donald Trump was privately pushing Paramount to make “Rush Hour 4” with controversial director Brett Ratner. The comedian weighed in on the movie news during Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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