Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker back together

While we’re always glad to see Jackie Chan back on our screens, it must be said that we feel a teensy bit less excited when he’s paired with Chris Tucker for the Rush Hour franchise.

But Jackie Chan always enjoys working with him, so it’s not surprising that he’d find a way to team back up. And this time, it looks like they’re breaking free of Brett Ratner’s grip to find something else to do. “We’ve just agreed to do it,” he told MTV. “Now we’re looking for the writer.”

There’s no word on what this mysterious new film will be – or, given Chan’s hectic schedule – when it will happen. Still, if it does, it’ll give Tucker something to do…

MTV has all the details .

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