Popular Chinese actor and
movie director, Jackie Chan
has finally made a shocking
announcement of his
retirement from the movie
world.
According to our source, the 58
year old actor said he felt
really tired and too old for
stunts.
The actor was also quoted as
saying that the world has
become “too violent” and that
he hates “violence”.
Chinese Zodiac, which is the
third in Jackie Chan’s Armour of
God series, is likely to release in
December this year.
The actor will continue
appearing in films outside the
action genre and said he wants
to be the Asian Robert De Niro,
not just an action star.
Jackie Chan began his career
as a stuntman in the Bruce
Lee films Fist of Fury and
Enter the Dragon.
His first major break was the
1978 film Snake in the Eagle’s
Shadow. Jackie Chan introduced
the comedic kung fu genre in
movies with his blend of martial
arts, improvisation and humour.
He has successfully crossed
over to Hollywood with movies
like Shanghai Knights, Shanghai
Noon and the Rush Hour series.
He also voiced Master Monkey
in Kung Fu Panda.