Donald Trump has found himself trending again, and this time it’s not for politics but Hollywood. According to circulating reports online, Trump is pushing Paramount to finally make Rush Hour 4 happen, a film fans have been waiting more than a decade for.
The Rush Hour franchise is one of those rare comedy-action series that still has cultural hold. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker’s chemistry is unmatched, and the films are still wildly rewatched. Every few years, rumors resurface about a fourth film, fans get excited, studios stay silent, and then the cycle resets.
But now, the internet is buzzing because Trump is reportedly encouraging Paramount executives to green-light the project. And regardless of political views, one thing is certain, anytime a public figure this big mentions a film, it enters mainstream conversation instantly.
Fans have mixed reactions, of course. Some think it’s unexpected and random; others say if it helps the movie finally get going, then why not? Especially since Jackie Chan has said multiple times that he’s interested in returning if the script is right, and Chris Tucker has teased that he’s absolutely on board.
The interesting part is the timing. Jackie Chan has been trending because of his comments about leaving his fortune to charity, Chris Tucker has been doing stand-up again, and Rush Hour nostalgia is at a high. Trump inserting himself, intentionally or not, adds fuel to a conversation already simmering.
Whether Paramount listens or not, Rush Hour 4 suddenly feels a little more real again. And fans are hoping this isn’t just another round of Hollywood noise but the push that finally gets Jackie and Tucker back together on screen.
