US EditionJackie Chan at 71: ‘If I Have to Jump Off a Building, I Need a Stunt Double Now’
- Jackie Chan, now 71, announced on May 6, 2025, in New Delhi that he will perform his own stunts in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends, set to release May 30.
- Chan has done stunts continuously for 64 years, explaining that he no longer needs physical preparation since the moves are muscle memory embedded in his heart and soul.
- Chan contrasted old-style stunts, which required physical presence and danger, with today’s CGI techniques that blur danger limits but cause some audience numbness.
- He acknowledged the high danger involved in performing his own stunts and made it clear that he does not advise others to put their lives at risk by attempting similar feats, despite his ongoing commitment.
- Chan’s return marks his first American live-action blockbuster in 15 years, emphasizing his commitment to authentic stunts until retirement, which he claims will never happen.
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Jackie Chan at 71: ‘If I have to jump off a building, I need a stunt double now’
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Actor Jackie Chan, who is known for his stunts in action films, is gearing up for his latest release, Karate Kid: Legends. The 71-year-old actor will be seen again as Mr Han in the latest instalment of the Karate Kid franchise. Recently, Chan shared that he will perform his stunts, saying that after doing them for sixty-four years, he no longer needs any physical preparation. He added that it has become a matter of muscle memory for him. What di…
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