![]() Carter is just trying to solve these cases by any means necessary, however he does respect Lee tremendously. I think, if anything, Lee rubs off on Carter more so. How might we start to see Lee “corrupt” Carter? TVLINE | In one of the many promos CBS is running (as seen below), Lee tells Carter that he is already corrupting his soul. It’s when you say a joke that isn’t funny that the PC police come out in droves. The good thing about a joke - a good joke - is that people allow things to slide. I think everyone in Hollywood is a little bit more sensitive to people’s backgrounds and cultural upbringings now, and I think in the dialogue we try to make sure that nothing is said that is going to be completely disrespectful to the other person’s culture. How does this version address their differences without offending anyone? Obviously though, some of the jokes you were able to get away with in 1998 won’t slide in 2016. TVLINE | Much of the humor of Rush Hour draws from the culture clash between Carter and Lee, who’s fresh from Hong Kong. That’s the way we’re setting it up, but I think… if we’re fortunate enough to have more seasons, that’s a relationship that could grow into something. What can you tell us about that relationship? TVLINE | Carter is also grounded by his friendship with Didi (played by Dexter vet Aimee Garcia), who essentially takes the place that Tania (played by the late Elizabeth Peña) had in the first film. He showed me how a real martial artist fights on a set and it was a pleasure to watch. I haven’t practiced martial arts since maybe middle school he’s been training nonstop and it shows. He taught me that real martial artists don’t have belts. TVLINE | Was co-star Jon Foo, who’s a professional martial artist, able to give you any pointers when it came time to film those fight sequences? I feel good to know that I’m sharing the same stunt double as Kevin Hart. I’m only 5’6, so for it to be believable to the audience that I can take on these bad guys, I have to show that I can kick some ass. A fun fact is that Kevin Hart and I share the same stunt double… we’re little guys. I have that natural athleticism in me, and that’s something that’s different Chris - not in a bad way, but my comedy is very physical. However, they told me, “If you’re athletic, just do it.” My first two loves are martial arts - I have a first degree black belt in karate - and comedy. ![]() ![]() I know in the original films that some of the humor was that Carter wasn’t as agile as the Lee character. He seems every bit as capable of fending off bad guys as Lee. ![]() TVLINE | Unlike the films, Carter doesn’t just serve as comic relief. I think you’re hilarious and I love you.” Chris was like, “Ha, I love you too, man!” I stopped my show and said, “I just want you to know that you’re literally one of the reasons that I got into comedy. No… I have, however, met Chris Tucker twice. When I did Stomp the Yard, came on set one day and I said “I just want you to know that I’m standing next to you and I’m hoping your aura makes me funnier.” He started laughing and said, “You’re a pretty funny man.” Then about four years ago, I was performing at the Comedy Store and was sitting in the back. TVLINE | Did you have the chance to speak with Tucker at any point during production?
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