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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan quips he and Chris Tucker will be '100 years old' before 'Rush Hour 4' happens
Picture credit: X Legendary action star Jackie Chan , who is reprising his role for "Karate Kid: Legends", has finally opened up about the the long-gestating 'Rush Hour 4', for which he assured he's still interested in reuniting with co-star Chris Tucker , more than 25 years after the original. He told ScreenRant: "I don't know. Ask the director, ask the studio, ask the writer. Hurry up! Otherwise, Chris Tucker and me (will be) 100 years old. We'll be old men doing Rush Hour." In 2017, Chan said he and Tucker had finally agreed on a script for Rush Hour 4, reports The pair previously starred together in director Brett Ratner's Rush Hour in 1998, Rush Hour 2 in 2001 and Rush Hour 3 in 2007, which earned a combined $850 million worldwide. Additionally, Chan said: "I want to do" a followup to Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights, which will be titled Shanghai Dawn. "The script is still going on," he said. Back in 2016, Chan and Owen Wilson were developing another Shanghai Noon sequel for MGM with Jared Hess attached to direct, from a story by Miles Millar and Alfred Gough and a script by Theodore Riley and Aaron Buchsbaum. "Rush Hour" focusses on two cops from different cultures, who cannot stand each other, team up to save the kidnapped 11-year-old daughter of a diplomat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 자신이 전략의 달인이라고 생각하시나요? 레이드 섀도우 레전드 Undo With time running out, they must nab the criminals and save the girl. Talking about 'Karate Kid: Legends,' Jackie Chan has returned to the Karate Kid franchise after a 15-year hiatus, reprising his iconic role as Mr. Han in the new installment. Unlike previous chapters set in China, this sequel takes place in the vibrant streets of New York City, where Mr. Han's path crosses once again with Daniel LaRusso, portrayed once more by Ralph Macchio. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ram Kapoor To Play Lead Detective In Indian Adaptation Of ‘Monk'
Published By : IANS Last Updated: Apart from Ram Kapoor, the Indian adaptation of Monk also stars Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania and Kshitish Date Mulshi. Actor Ram Kapoor will be seen leading the Indian adaptation of the police procedural comedy drama detective mystery television series 'Monk." Ram, who has starred in series including Kasamh Se and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, will play Armaan Mistry in the series, which is being made for JioHotstar and will release on June 27, reports Ram said, 'Armaan Mistry is a character unlike any I've played before. The whole experience of shooting Mistry was so immersive – I have deep dived into this character and understood his quirks, his brilliance and his vulnerabilities. It is a character very close to my heart and I am thrilled with how it has come out. I cannot wait for the audiences and my fans to see me as Mistry on JioHotstar." Armaan Mistry is ostensibly the Indian version of Tony Shalhoub's Adrian Monk, who worked with the San Francisco Police Department on unconventional cases. Mona Singh plays ACP Sehmat Siddiqui, while Shikha Talsania and Kshitish Date Mulshi also star. Mistry will premiere on June 27 on the streaming service, which is also known as JioHotstar locally. It is produced by Banijay Asia in association with Universal International Studios and directed by Rishab Seth. It marks the first adaptation of the series, about a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder, in South Asia and comes after a deal between Banijay Asia and NBCUniversal Formats to remake shows for the Indian market, as per 'Monk" follows Adrian Monk, a private detective with obsessive–compulsive disorder and multiple phobias including apparent mysophobia and his assistants Sharona Fleming and Natalie Teeger. Monk works with the San Francisco Police Department in solving unconventional cases while investigating his wife's unsolved murder. The show also explores the main characters' personal lives and struggles. Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, added, 'At Banijay Asia, we've always believed in telling stories that not only entertain but also challenge conventions. Mistry is a perfect reflection of that vision — it is a seamless blend of crime, humour and heart. It is also a very character-driven show, and we have put our best foot forward to make our protagonist, Armaan Mistry, portrayed brilliantly by Ram, hit all the right chords." Linfield Ng, VP, Format Sales & Production, NBCUniversal Formats said, 'It's always exciting to see a format as iconic as Monk take on new life, and with Mistry, we couldn't have asked for a better team to bring it to screen." 'Ram Kapoor brings real charisma and depth to Armaan Mistry, and together with the rest of the exceptional cast, the series promises something truly special. Huge credit to our incredible partners at Banijay Asia and director Rishab Seth for capturing the spirit of the original while reimagining it through a distinctly local lens." First Published:
