Los Angeles, April 11 -- Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are in talks to return for 'Ride Along 3', reviving the popular action-comedy franchise after nearly a decade, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to reports, Daniel Gold has been tapped to pen a fresh take on the buddy cop story. The project is being developed by Universal Pictures, although the studio has not officially commented.

Director Tim Story and producer Will Packer are also in negotiations to return for the third instalment. The duo previously collaborated on the earlier films in the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The 'Ride Along' series follows the story of two brothers-in-law, played by Hart and Ice Cube, who work in law enforcement but possess va...