Fans were surprised to see their favourite action star Jackie Chan sporting grey hair. The Hong Kong legend clarified that it was for a movie role, recently being spotted in Montreal, Canada, where he is filming the new Karate Kid movie. MTL Blog(Also Read – Jackie Chan spotted with white hair; fans can’t believe he’s about to turn 70: ‘Our hero is getting old’)
Jackie in Montreal
Jackie was seen walking around the streets of Montreal and at a nightclub, where she was seen partying with fans. Jackie sported the same grey hairstyle she was seen in a few weeks ago. She wore a white T-shirt, blue pants and glasses, and was seen dancing with fans. The song playing in the background was Jackie Chan, originally released in 2018 as part of Canadian rapper Prem’s album Light of Day. It was later released as a single with crossover club appeal by Dutch DJ Tiësto and Canadian DJ Djako.
Jackie’s recent statement on his ‘old’ look
Jackie Chan has updated his fans on his health and revealed that he is currently looking much older than his age due to his role in an upcoming film.
In his long note on his Instagram handle, he wrote, “Not long ago, a lot of friends saw some of my recent pictures on the internet, and they were all worried about my health. I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone, don’t worry! This is just a character appearance for my latest film. For the character, I have to have white hair, white beard and look old.”
Chan’s post also included several throwback photos from his illustrious career. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday!’ Every time I hear that number, my heart stops for a second — I’m 70 already?” he wrote.
Chan added, “After I got over the shock, the next thing that came to my mind was a saying by my elder brother Sammo Hung: ‘It’s a blessing to grow old.’ Especially for us stuntmen, we don’t know how lucky we are that we can grow old. Thank you so much for all your birthday wishes. Hope everyone is happy and healthy.”
Chan did not reveal which role he might have to age up for, though he is currently set to appear in the next installment of The Karate Kid, which is due in theaters in December. Both Chan and Ralph Macchio will reprise their roles from the popular 1984 film.
