Jackie Chan Once Openly Tom Holland & Gal Godot (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Legendary actor and martial artist, Jackie Chan, is known as one of the most daring action stars in cinema. Chan’s jaw-dropping stunts earned him a reputation no one could beat as the actor has always pushed physical boundaries with intricate fight choreography, daring leaps, and dangerous set pieces without the help of CGI or stunt doubles.
While his dedication to authenticity is commendable, the Rush Hour actor has often opened up about the realism in the film industry when it comes to doing dangerous stunts. In a throwback interview with GQ magazine, Chan discussed the use of CGI in films and how he still trains young stunt performers to his methods, even though CGI has made it less necessary for them to take the physical risks he endured throughout his career.
What Did Jackie Chan Say About Tom Holland & Gal Gadot’s Superhero Roles?
He said, “The new action stars, they don’t know how to fight.” Furthermore, the actor particularly expressed dissatisfaction with Hollywood stars, criticizing their reliance on CGI rather than performing realistic, high-risk stunts.
The Karate Kid star made a passing reference to Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man and mentioned Gal Gadot as an example of this shift. He said taking a jab at Holland and Gadot, “They can use a special effect, like Spider-Man. Everyone can be Spider-Man. Can be a Superwoman. So many doubles. One of my team members [was] Wonder Woman’s double. They go, pa, pa, pa, pa, pa——then [Gal Gadot] come back, just pretty, just standing here. Ha! Easy.”
Well, there is no denying that Jackie Chan’s dedication to doing stunts practically made him a global icon, he once shared with Metro Newspaper (via Female First) about his approach to doing such risky stunts. He said, “The moves in yoga are slow, focusing on the softness and flexibility of the body. In their own way, yoga moves are also at full strength: stable and balanced.”
Chan further claimed that practicing Kung Fu with yoga has helped him to stay mentally and physically fit. He explained that despite the two being opposite when a martial art practitioner learns yoga, “the training of the mind combines with physical strength to empower his or her willpower. Kung fu and yoga therefore complement each other.”
What Next For Jackie Chan?
At 71, Jackie Chan is still ruling over Hollywood. He recently appeared in Karate Kid: Legends and the Chinese action-thriller The Shadow’s Eagle and has several movies on his cards. He will be seen next in Panda Plan 2, Whispers of Gratitude, New Police Story 2 and the highly-awaited Rush Hour 4.
