The Karate Kid actor Jackie Chan to return as Mr Han in latest instalment, says 'I always do my own stunts'
- Jackie Chan, the 71-year-old Hong Kong actor, will reprise his role as Mr. Han in the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends, releasing on May 30, 2025.
- Chan's return follows 15 years away from the character, building on his 64-year acting career that began in 1962 and includes over 150 films known for his stunt work.
- Karate Kid: Legends is set in New York City and follows Li Fong, a kung fu prodigy who teams with Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso to merge kung fu and karate for a martial arts competition.
- Chan revealed that after performing stunts for over six decades, he no longer requires special physical preparation and affirmed that he will continue to perform his own stunts until he retires.
- Although acknowledging stunt dangers, Chan insists on performing them himself and shows no plans to retire, reflecting his ongoing passion and dedication to martial arts cinema.
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The Karate Kid actor Jackie Chan to return as Mr Han in latest instalment, says 'I always do my own stunts'
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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