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Jackie Chan Champions Authentic Action as 'Karate Kid: Legends' Nears Release

The martial arts icon, 71, reaffirms his commitment to performing stunts himself while promoting the May 30 release of the franchise's latest installment.

 File photo of Jackie Chan at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards in February.
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Overview

  • Jackie Chan has stated he will continue performing his own stunts indefinitely, calling it central to his identity after 64 years in the industry.
  • Chan emphasized the importance of muscle memory over physical preparation in his stunt work, while cautioning others against taking similar risks due to the dangers involved.
  • The upcoming 'Karate Kid: Legends' reunites Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, blending the original franchise with the 2010 remake.
  • Actor Ben Wang joins the cast as Li Fong, a young kung fu prodigy navigating life after moving from Beijing to New York City.
  • Chan reflected on the evolution of action filmmaking, praising modern CGI's possibilities but lamenting its impact on the emotional realism of stunts.