A popular comedy franchise starring Ice Cube is getting another sequel, and will see another major star return.
What Ice Cube comedy is getting another sequel?
According to a report from Deadline, the Ride Along series is gearing up for another ride. A Ride Along 3 is in development, with Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and director Tim Story all in discussions to return according to the report. The report also mentions that Will Packer is in discussion to return as a producer.
The first Ride Along was released in 2014, and followed the story of Ben Barber (Hart), a security guard who tries to prove himself to his girlfriend’s officer brother, James Payton (Ice Cube), that he’s worthy of marrying her. During their ride along, the duo find themselves thrust into a situation involving James’ hunt for an arms dealer.
The second film, Ride Along 2, was released in 2016, and followed the story of the pair traveling to Miami on a trip. While there, they investigate a drug smuggling ring, and team up with local detectives on the case. Both films were directed by Story, with the first written by Greg Coolidge, Jason Mantzoukas, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi. The second film was written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi.
It’s unclear if any of the past cast members from the past two movies will return. The first movie featured John Leguizamo, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter, and Laurence Fishburne, while the second also starred McGill, Sumpter, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, and Olivia Munn.
(Source: Deadline)