Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker – Inside the Rush Hour Pair
The last sequel to Rush Hour rolled out in 2017 and outperformed the franchise’s previous films. Both stars, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, are revered actors with large fan bases and appear as the perfect detective partners. Yet, it may surprise you to discover the inside truth. Tucker was the first of the two actors to sign on to the Rush Hour franchise. He was already a popular comedian at the time and famous for his good-natured spirit and honesty. He looked over the script and said: “Don’t just sit there. Go get me a partner!” Chan needed a bit more than an invite. He was fed up with the poor performance that his previous American movies had in the US market. He was rather reluctant, but after a personal visit from the director, he accepted. Who would really say no, if your invitation flew on a jet for a day and a half to South Africa to convince you? The pair were not a natural match. They were miles
