I Want To Be The Asian Robert De Niro: Jackie Chan  Jackie Chan |
Action legend Jackie Chan who is known for his acrobatic fighting style, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts is eager to prove to the world that he can act too. The star is looking for performance-based roles.
The Hong Kong-born star was delighted when his pal and actor Will Smith offered the script of ‘The Karate Kid’. Meanwhile, Chan is impressed with Hollywood star Robert De Niro and claims that he wants to be known as ‘Asian Robert De Niro’.
Chan quoted, "Will actually called me and said 'Let's do 'Karate Kid'. And I was unsure, I said send the script. I thought I was the karate kid and I wondered who the master would be. I read the script and I thought, yes, you have cast me without action and I can act. Now it's proof I can act. I want to be the Asian Robert De Niro.”
When asked about his plans to return as ‘Inspector Lee’ in ‘Rush Hour’, the 56-year-old actor said he has no intentions to reprise the role and would prefer more serious movies.
"I keep saying to myself, 'How long can I keep doing action stunts?'. So many action stars have a short lifespan... in Hollywood whenever I present a script, people are like, 'No, no'. 'Rush Hour 3'. Or 'Rush Hour 4'. And I say, 'I can't do that any more!'" said Chan.
