Thursday, August 03, 2006

Jackie Chan and Jet Li move closer to movie deal

Jackie Chan and Jet Li are moving closer to a movie deal, Chan said Tuesday while promoting his new action comedy Rob-B-Hood.

"All the hurdles have been overcome. The only problem left is the script," Chan told the Associated Press.

Jackie Chan attends a press conference to promote their upcoming action comedy 'Rob-B-Hood,' in Hong Kong Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. Chan said his much-anticipated collaboration with Jet Li is nearly a sealed deal. (AP Photo/ Lo Sai-hung)
Jackie Chan at a press conference to promote his upcoming action comedy 'Rob-B-Hood,' in Hong Kong Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006. AP Photo/ Lo Sai-hung via Yahoo News.

"We need a script that he approves and I approve. If that goes well, shooting will start in March or April in Shanghai," he said.

Chan also said he will soon begin shooting on the third of the Rush Hour film series with Chris Tucker. The movie should be completed by March or April of next year.