Chris Rock To Direct Kevin Hart In 'Co-Parenting'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            When talking comedy, it’s hard not to think about Kevin Hart, who has been dominating the comedy realm for years now. However, does he have the same star power as another iconic black comedian, Chris Rock? Well that could be debated but for now, they will be working together.

            According to The Playlist, Rock will step behind the camera to direct Hart in the comedy, Co-Parenting. This is Rock’s second effort directing after his first feature, Top Five was released in 2014. The film stars Hart as a stay-at-home father who is trying to figure out his life when his CEO wife kicks him out of the house. He must now partake in a custody battle and divorce with her to try to win his kids back.

            It sounds like a pretty paint-by-numbers comedy but seeing Rock attached has me a little bit more interested. A lot of Hart’s recent work hasn’t done it for me as it seems to be a bit of oversaturation for the comedian. He’ll be seen on screen next with his first dramatic role in The Upside, the English-language remake of the French film, The Intouchables.

            Rock hasn’t been in the spotlight for years but has a very intriguing role upcoming as he’s set to star in the upcoming season of FX drama, Fargo. There is no word yet on when Co-Parenting will be shooting but we’ll be sure to keep you updated.