Jerry Bruckheimer says bad timing has set back the studio's efforts to make 'Bad Boys 3'.
The 70-year-old star - who co-produced the 1995 original which starred Will Smith as Detective Mike Lowrey - insists a sequel to the 2003 follow-up is in the works but due other commitments the studio and actors haven't been able to make the movie.
He told collider.com: "It's so funny because we'll get Sony real excited to make the movie, and then Will [Smith] is off doing two movies. And then, Will will come back and be real excited about it, and Sony will say, 'Well, maybe it's not the time for this.' And then, 'Ride Along' came out and was a big hit, and now they're all excited to make the movie, but Will is off doing something else. It's just trying to get everybody together to make it. But, we're working on the script. We have a lot of faith and hope that we'll do it."
Meanwhile, Bruckheimer - who was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year - is working on 'Deliver Us from Evil' which will be released this summer.

Jessica Chastain is in talks to play the late Marilyn Monroe in 'Blonde'. The 37-year-old actress is circling a deal to star as the 50s icon in the adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates book of the same name, reports TheWrap.com. The novel - which was a fi...

Kris Jenner has been blasted by her sister.
The showbiz matriarch has "changed" and got caught up in a showbiz lifestyle, Karen Houghton has claimed, but her younger sibling doesn't think the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star is happy.
Karen told RadarOnline.com: "I can't get to her anymore. But I guess it's the money.
"She's a huge celebrity and now she has changed. I'm not saying good or bad. But I've seen what it can do to Kris... ever since she moved to LA.
"I think my sister needs inner peace. She's not warm and fuzzy. She works so hard and making money, but is it making her happy? I don't know.
"I think she needs to laugh more. She's very serious."
Karen claims Kris - who split from husband Bruce Jenner last October after 22 years of marriage - has "isolated" herself from the rest of her family and she doesn't like her relatives telling her what they really think.
She added: "She's isolating herself from the family. I tried to reach out to her, but she's very aloof.
"I tell her like it is and she doesn't like it. If something makes me upset, I tell her. She doesn't like it because of who she is. I love her, but I tell her how I feel.
"I get p***ed off at her because she doesn't respond to me. If you think your sister would call you back, she doesn't. And it hurts me. I don't care how much money you have or who you are, you're my sister. I'm not afraid of her."

Tori Spelling says Dean McDermott's infidelity "broke her heart".
The 'Beverly Hills 90210' actress was left devastated when her husband confirmed he had cheated on her with Emily Goodhand and has admitted she is unsure whether they now have a future together.
Speaking after a joint therapy session on her new reality show 'True Tori', she said: "I know he's my soulmate. I know he's the love of my life. I also know he broke my heart."
Though she admitted she "still loves" Dean, Tori - who has children Liam, seven, Stella, five, Hattie, two, and 18-month-old Finn with her spouse - added that "this might not have a happy ending."
She also said: "I'm so scared we won't grow old together. That's my biggest fear."
Earlier in the episode, the 40-year-old star had admitted she didn't initially believe the rumours that Dean had cheated on her.
She said: "I didn't think for a second that it was true."
However, when she confronted her spouse - who checked into rehab in December 2013, the day after confirming the claims - his unusual body language gave him away.
She recalled: "His right eyebrow was shaking up and down ... and I said, 'I've never seen your eyebrow shake before."
When Tori met with Dean, 47, in rehab, he pledged to change his life as he didn't "want to lose" the actress.
He told her: "I've hurt you so bad. That's why I'm dealing with my alcoholism and my addiction.
"I cheated on you and I lied to you. I'm sorry. I don't want to lose you."
However, she replied: "I'm angry that you cheated on me. I've been let down over and over and over again."

A cheerful Maria Menounos showed off her legs in a tiny miniskirt as she stepped onto the set of 'Extra' at Universal Studios in Hollywood, California.

Emma Roberts kept her look casual, teaming denim jeans with black ankle boots as she left her hotel in New York City. The 'Wild Child' star was closely followed by her boyfriend Evan Peters.

Kesha teamed a pair of quirky patterned leggings with a colourful vest as she arrived at LAX, Los Angeles. The 'Timber' singer hid her face under an oversize black hat and sunglasses as she made her way through the airport.

Heidi Klum showed off her enviable figure in an animal print dress as she arrived at NBC's 'America's Got Talent' red carpet event at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The supermodel was joined by fellow judges Mel B, Howard Stern, Howie Mandel and show ...

Mischa Barton showed off her cleavage in a daring plunging gown as she posed on the red carpet at the 8th Annual Britweek Launch Party in Los Angeles, California.

Rihanna sported an oversize denim jacket and knee-high boots as she dined out at Giorgio Baldi. The 'Rude Boy' singer failed to raise a smile as she arrived at the restaurant in Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift looked ready for summer in a floral tea dress as she enjoyed a shopping spree in New York City. The 'Red' singer was followed by a group of fans as she browsed in The Big Apple's flower markets and book stores.

Claire Danes looked stunning in a colourful printed dress as she arrived on the red carpet at the Live Arts Gala to Celebrate Daring Art and Courageous Artists in New York City.