Jackie Chan reveals what stopped him from giving up
Jackie Chan reveals how he nearly gave up and what pulled him back
The action legend Jackie Chan is known for his acting stunts and his famous Asian martial arts and action movies.
The actor revealed that he almost gave up his acting dreams.
Jackie Chan, who plays the role of Mr. Han, in the classic movie Karate Kid: Legends, shared that he wanted to “give up” before he watched Karate Kid (1984) and Rocky (1976).
The original 1984 Karate Kid, starring Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio, inspired the actor to keep pursing his acting dream.
“I remember when I was a stunt guy, at that time, action movie not popular anymore. We don't know what to do. I try to give up.”, he told Extra.
“Then, when the ‘Karate Kid’ coming, I went with some friends, we buy the ticket, we go see it. And when I see it, I see the energy, I see the positive message, then I think, 'I should not give up. Life knock me down, I get back up.’”
Jackie said after that he watched Rocky and Eye of the Tiger and he was suddenly “full of energy”.
The 71-year-old legend said he is “glad” he did not give up and that he still keeps training.
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