The iconic Rush Hour franchise is formally prepared for its subsequent installment and has been greenlit for manufacturing, PEOPLE stories. However, it wouldn’t have been attainable with out President Donald Trump, who lobbied on the movie and its director’s behalf. The shock information got here from leisure journalist and former editorial director for The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Belloni.

The outlet had shared a latest X put up made by Belloni on (Nov.25), which learn, “I teased this last night in What I’m Hearing, but now confirmed: Paramount WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.” According to Belloni, Trump met with Paramount Skydance shareholder Larry Ellison.

The undertaking would mark Ratner’s return to Hollywood following allegations of sexual misconduct made by a number of ladies, together with actresses Olivia Munn (Magic Mike) and Natasha Henstridge (The Whole Nine Yards). That stated, Ratner has unequivocally denied the allegations. There had been talks about Rush Hour 4 again in 2022; nevertheless, it appears the movie acquired caught in manufacturing limbo.