Brett Ratner will direct the potential project, his first narrative feature since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in 2017. The move comes after President Donald Trump reportedly pressured Larry Ellison,

Rush Hour 4 is reportedly in the works at Paramount, which merged with Skydance Media earlier this year. According to multiple outlets, the green light for the production was all thanks to Donald Trump, who allegedly put in a personal request for the company to start production on the fourth Brett Ratner -directed installment.

Kimmel sounded off on Trump privately pushing for Paramount to make "Rush Hour 4" with controversial director Brett Ratner.

Donald Trump Reportedly Wants to Revive the 'Raucous Comedies and Action Movies' of the Late '80s to Late '90s — and Has 'Personally Pressed' Larry Ellison on Rush Hour 4