Jackie Chan Reveals Retirement Plans
In a recent interview with Haute Living, 71-year-old martial arts legend Jackie Chan revealed his plans for the future, and fans will be pleased to know that retirement is not on the cards just yet. According to an interview published by Geo.tv , Chan, who is set to star in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends, has no intention of hanging up his acting boots anytime soon.
As reported by Geo.tv, Chan, known for his death-defying stunts in films such as Rush Hour, told Haute Living that he has always done his own stunts and has no plans to change that. "Of course, I always do my own stunts. It’s who I am. That’s not changing until the day I retire, which is never!" he exclaimed with a laugh. The actor’s dedication to performing his own stunts is a testament to his expertise and experience in the film industry.
With a career spanning over 64 years, Chan has honed his skills to the point where he can perform complex stunts with ease. As Geo.tv reported, he told Haute Living that "When you’ve done it for 64 years straight, there’s no physical preparation anymore; everything is in your heart and soul; it is muscle memory." This level of expertise is a result of years of practice and dedication to his craft.
Chan also shared his thoughts on the advancements in technology and how it has impacted the film industry. According to Geo.tv, he told Haute Living that "In the old days, the only [choice we had] was to be there and jump; that’s it." He added that with the use of computers, actors can now do anything, but there is always a sense of reality that is missing. The actor believes that technology has made it possible for actors to perform stunts that would have been impossible in the past, but also thinks that it has made the audience numb to the dangers involved.
As reported by Geo.tv, Chan views the advancements in technology as a "double-edged sword." On one hand, it has made it possible for actors to perform impossible stunts, but on the other hand, it has blurred the line between reality and fiction. The actor concluded by offering a word of advice, saying, "But I’m not encouraging anybody to risk their lives to do the stunts like I did; it truly is too dangerous."
In a career that has spanned over six decades, Jackie Chan has established himself as one of the most iconic and influential figures in the film industry. With his latest comments, it’s clear that he has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. Fans of the actor will be pleased to know that they can look forward to seeing more of him on the big screen in the future. This news was originally reported by Geo.tv and can be found on their website at https://www.geo.tv/latest/603665-jackie-chan-reveals-retirement-plans.
