July 15, 2005
Rush Hour 3 recasting?
Looks like Rush Hour 3 is still on and without the great and might (sarcasm included) Chris Tucker.
Thanks to Chris (not Tucker) for the link to Moviehole who are saying:
...according to Jackie Chan, speaking at a press conference in Beijing yesterday, he's definitely coming back for "Rush Hour 3".According to Monkey Peaches, Chan said he expects the film to be one of his next four pictures, with filming likely to commence sometime in the New Year...
...The trades did mention a while back that the studio hasn't got a problem re-casting the movie - if the stars aren't available...
Brilliant, so we get to see Chan on screen at least, albeit watered down Hollywood Chan it's still Chan! I say re-cast, the movie doesn't hinge on Tucker or his character. What do you think? Mind you, the only originals will be the Studio and Chan what with Ratner gone as well, that's a point, should they wait for Ratner?
Posted by at July 15, 2005 02:59 AM
Comments
Posted by: Me at July 15, 2005 04:50 AM
This might be a good opportunity to reinvent the franchise with a different 'buddy' rather than another motormouth black guy. Maybe someone like Danny Aiello again, or Stallone or Pavarotti.
Seriously though, you could develop a different type of contrast if Jackies partner was a different character not just a different person.
Posted by: Gordon Shumway at July 15, 2005 06:46 AM
long time reader, first time commentter...(feels like talk radio)...
I like the Chris Rock but if you are going to do a different person - get DeNiro or a woman partner...
like Halle Barry...
did I mention Halle Barry? she might not be able to carry the comedic role in a movie but she'd be awesome to look at...
G
Posted by: Grant at July 15, 2005 11:45 AM
if you are going to change the character then what about DeNiro? Too big? maybe...
or a woman...
like Halle Barry....she might not be able to carry the comedic load but she'd be fun to look at for a couple of hours.
Posted by: Grant at July 15, 2005 11:49 AM
This is all a scare to make Tucker realise they will move on without him unless he smartins up.I'd say theres a 95% chance it will be Tucker...(and you can't change the character of series at still expect the same thing).. What would Lethal Weapon be with Chris Rock instead of Mel Gibson.. enough said.
Posted by: Ray` at July 15, 2005 12:28 PM
Oh God yes, they must have Ratner back for this, otherwise, the artistic integrity of this franchise will be in jeopardy.
ROLLS EYES.
Posted by: Franklin at July 15, 2005 12:44 PM
How about having Eddie Murphy
Posted by: Chris Rushworth at July 15, 2005 12:57 PM
oh my god.. that could work.... Tucker is very similar to Murphy, and its not like Eddie couldnt use the work..
Posted by: Ray` at July 15, 2005 02:14 PM
I'm not saying that Chris Tucker should have been acting like such a primadonna, but I do think this movie will fall flat on it's face without his character.
Posted by: JD at July 15, 2005 04:28 PM
Rush Hour 3 should be about Lee finding another partner, because Carter was murdered, and uncovering his death. Lee's new partner should be one of the Wayans brothers. Marlon at the most cause of his funny personality. Shawn because he more cop material. Damon because he can be serious and hillarious at the same time. And I really don't think Keenan-Ivory would play the role because he's been producing movies. But Marlon at the most.
Posted by: Don S at July 15, 2005 11:31 PM
Eddie Murphy could do. But then I think Deniro could make a perfect partner for Chan. The only thing is, is Deniro's to serious and Chan is no a comedian. So it wouldn't be to big of a comedy.
I say if you want to give Chan an annoying motor-mouth partner, grab Keenan or Kel. You know the to boys who's show actually was funny. But it's just my thought, don't laugh.
Posted by: Don S at July 15, 2005 11:42 PM
What a relief. Amazing Tucker could think the audience was paying to see him.
Any of you seen New Police Story yet? Jackie back in action, so sweet.
Posted by: Chris at July 16, 2005 12:10 AM
good point re: Jackie needs comedic partner...
soooo get Owen Wilson - call it Shanghi Hour 3
Posted by: Grant at July 16, 2005 01:45 AM
Give someone else a chance. How about Chevy Chasehttp://www-direct-tv.com
Posted by: Rudy at July 17, 2005 05:24 PM
Oh yeah, lets make a Rush Hour 3, we don't have enough money.
*jerks off jokingly*
Posted by: lizardfreak12 at July 18, 2005 03:28 AM
Whats wrong with u people. If it doesn't have chris tucker then its not rush hour, he made that damn movie. Rush hour is rush hour because of Chris not because of Jackie. So fuck everyone else and fuck u.
Posted by: Jon at July 31, 2005 11:33 PM
Chris Tucker is the one that made that movie good. That movie was funny because of Chris all Jackie did was fight and do stunts. If there not going to use Tucker then they should scrap the whole movie.
Posted by: All at July 31, 2005 11:43 PM
is chris tucker on drugs?
Posted by: candy at August 14, 2005 09:58 PM
The movies were good and both actors portrayed their characters very well...Jackie was for stunts and Chris was for laughs. The movie will not make it if Chris does not return. Sure, you could cast some other comedian...but who is going to be able to take Carter's character to the hieght that Chris did. "Do you understand the words that are comin out of my mouf!!!"
Posted by: mechopower at August 15, 2005 09:02 AM
screw all yall dummies becase it wouldent be rush hour with out tucker & eddie murphy aint sh** like cris......FOOL!
Posted by: p.jerrin at September 5, 2005 12:27 AM
if tucker is not in it i will not rent it out, he is fuckin funny and puts the l on laughs
if tucker aint rush hour 3 then i think that is fucked up
Posted by: hunter at October 10, 2005 07:36 AM
how about Chris Rock