Amazon/MGM Are Working on a Melania Trump Documentary, Brett Ratner Set to Direct

Brett Ratner, the director behind the popular Rush Hour series, is attempting a Hollywood comeback after years away from the industry. Although he directed the first three Rush Hour films, attempts to pitch a fourth installment have hit roadblocks.

Studios like Paramount and Sony have shown no interest in working with him. Ratner’s absence from Hollywood began in 2017 when he faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct during the height of the #MeToo movement.

These allegations led to his agency cutting ties with him immediately. Ratner has denied all accusations, and no legal charges were ever filed. Despite his controversial past, Ratner has found support from Amazon for a new project—a documentary about Melania Trump, co-produced by the former First Lady herself, as per Variety.

The film promises a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Melania’s life and is slated for a 2025 release.

Ratner’s friends told Variety that he saw directing a documentary as his way back into the industry. Surprisingly, Amazon agreed to back the project even while filming was still underway. This marks one of the few major projects Ratner has been attached to in recent years.

In 2021, Ratner tried to direct a biopic about the R&B duo Milli Vanilli, but widespread backlash, including strong opposition from Time’s Up, forced him to step down. His connection to Melania may stem from one of his last films, Tower Heist, which featured Trump Tower as a key location.

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