Coogan and Chan take time out from filming

The British actor-comedian Steve Coogan and martial arts ace Jackie Chan have taken the unusual step of leaving the set of Around The World In 80 Days mid-way through production in order to promote it at the Cannes Film Festival.

They appeared at a press conference to announce that Owen Wilson and his brother Luke would make cameo appearances as the Wright brothers in the film, which also stars Kathy Bates and Jim Broadbent.