The star of 'Madagascar' film series will direct the film that revolves around a stay-at-home-dad who goes through a bitter divorce and custody battle against his CEO wife.

• Oct 29, 2018

AceShowbiz - Chris Rock is preparing to step behind the camera again to direct Kevin Hart in a new film.

The comedian made his directorial debut on "Top Five" in 2014, and now he will take charge of forthcoming movie "Co-Parenting", which will be produced by Will Packer.

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Time to get back to work can’t wait.

A post shared by Chris Rock (@chrisrock) on Oct 26, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT

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The film is based on an idea by Rock and Hart and will centre on a stay-at-home-dad who has to battle his chief executive officer (CEO) wife when she files for divorce.

The movie is being written by Yamara Taylor, with Rock and Hart also serving as producers under their respective companies Chris Rock Enterprises and Hartbeat Productions.

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The comedy train continues people....Me & @chrisrock have been in the kitchen & came up with something that we think you guys will love & enjoy. Major Shoutout to my partners @universalpictures & @willpowerpacker & of course my amazing team at Hartbeat Productions....We will continue to work hard & deliver the world quality material!!!!! Let's get to work damn it!!!!!! #HartBeatProductions #MakingTheWorldLaugh #Motivation

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Oct 26, 2018 at 1:28pm PDT

The project will reunite Hart with Packer after working together on the "Think Like a Man" and "Ride Along" franchises. They also collaborated on "The Wedding Ringer".