Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube Return for Sequel
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are set to return for "24 Jump Street," the latest sequel in the comedy franchise, with Ice Cube also in talks to reprise his role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- Rodney Rothman will direct the film, co-writing the script with Hill and Meghan Malloy, while Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce alongside Neal H. Moritz, Hill, and Tatum.
- No plot details have been revealed, and it remains unclear why the film skips the number 23 in its title.
- The "Jump Street" films, based on the 1987 Fox series starring Johnny Depp, have been commercially successful, with "21 Jump Street" grossing over $200 million and "22 Jump Street" earning $331 million worldwide.
- Previous discussions about a third film, including a crossover with "Men in Black," were shelved, but Tatum expressed enthusiasm for continuing the series, which is now confirmed with "24 Jump Street."