CBS Sets 'Rush Hour' TV Series Debut

CBR

By Kevin Melrose

Published Jan 8, 2016

The reimagining of the hit Jackie Chan/Chris Tucker movie series will air Thursdays this spring, in the slot currently occupied by "Elementary."

RUSH HOUR, a reimagining of the hit feature film franchise, is CBS's new buddy-cop drama about maverick LAPD detective Carter (Justin Hires, left) and by-the-book Hong Kong detective and master martial artist Lee (Jon Foo), who knock heads when they are forced to partner together in Los Angeles. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ÃÂ©2015 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

"Rush Hour," the television reboot of the popular action-comedy franchise, will debut March 31 on CBS.

The network announced will air Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the slot now occupied by "Elementary," which will move to Sundays beginning March 20.

"Rush Hour" stars newcomers Jon Foo as a by-the-book detective from Hong Kong and Justin Hires as a maverick LAPD detective who knock heads when they're forced to work together.

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker starred in the three-film franchise, directed by Brett Ratner, which grossed a combined $849.7 million worldwide.