Jackie Chan reverts on decision to quit action

NIDA DAR

KARACHI: Jackie Chan has had a change of mind over his decision to retire from action films, as he has assured that he is definitely not quitting.

The 58-year-old actor declared earlier that he was “too old” for stunts now and increasing
violence in the wider world had put him off.

But when the martial arts hero with a comic edge was asked by the media whether he was
leaving the business, he replied, “No! I still do action movies!”

Speaking at the launch of his new production “Chinese Zodiac” at the Cannes Film Festival
two months ago, Chan insisted it would be his final performance as an action hero.

“This is my last action film. I am not young any more. I am really, really tired,” he said then.

He added that he was no longer happy doing such movies, because he is worried about the
increasingly aggressive attitude of people today.

“The world is too violent right now. It’s a dilemma - I love fighting. I like action but I
don’t like violence,” he said.

He said that he wanted to take on more serious roles and follow the success of Robert De Niro.

“I don’t just want to be an action star; I want to be a true actor. I want to get rid of my
image. I want the audience to know also I’m not only a comedian. I can act. Day by day, year
by year, I’m going to show you the real Jackie Chan,” he insisted.