UPDATE: The initial reports were clarified by the stunt master himself via
Facebook and
Den of Geek. Jackie Chan will NOT be retiring from action cinema at all. Check out the source links above for more on the story.
Here's the original article posted:
Many of you may know him as
Drunken Master or the cop
Lee from the
Rush Hour movies, but regardless of how you've heard of him,
Hong Kong action star
Jackie Chan is a legend and icon. However, the man known for blending his martial arts prowess with his stuntman training and comedic antics has finally decided to put down the fighting gloves for good, announcing his retirement to the world during the
Cannes Film Festival. His last film that he also directed, "
Chinese Zodiac", will be the final film where he will be billed as an action star. Chan hopes to work on his acting muscles instead, and the 58-year old actor looks forward to taking it easy and resting well from the action and fighting spotlight.
Here's a look at the trailer his last film as an action star, Chinese Zodiac!
'Chinese Zodiac' Trailer 2012 - Jackie Chan New Movie
Thanks Jackie, and enjoy your well deserved retirement! For more on the story, check out the source post at
Bleeding Cool,
Daily Mail, and
Yahoo!