LOS ANGELES: Veteran actors
Jackie Chan and
Sylvester Stallone are collaborating for an action film "
Ex-Baghdad"
The story centers on two ex-special forces soldiers who must escort a group of civilians along Baghdad's "Highway of Death" to the safety of the Green Zone, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Jackie Chan's previous film, 'Kung Fu Yoga', performed well at the global box-office (Image: AP) "
Need for Speed" director
Scott Waugh is in negotiations to helm the movie, which is expected to be made on a budget of $80 million.
Talent International is set to finance with Chan, Hans Canosa, Esmond Ren, and Joe Tam producing.
Sylvester Stallone is known for his action roles in 'Rambo' and 'Rocky' franchises as well as the 'Expendables' series (Image: AFP)