Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone team up for action film 'Ex-Baghdad'

Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone

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.

"Need for Speed" director Scott Waugh is in negotiations to helm the movie, which is expected to be made on a budget of USD 80 million.

Talent International is set to finance with Chan, Hans Canosa, Esmond Ren, and Joe Tam producing.