Jackie Chan taking the mic and performing a rendition of Elvis Presley’s hit song Can’t Help Falling in Love was something the studio audiences of Howie Mandel never imagined. Most interestingly, he didn’t fumble words while singing as he did with his lines in the English language films. Even years after this soulful rendition, fans keep discovering Chan’s secret talent.
Last year, Chan did the film Hidden Strike alongside none other than John Cena. Fans will soon get to see Chan and Chris Tucker team up in the fourth installment of Rush Hour. There’s always more to expect from this 70-year-old action star.
Jackie Chan’s Beautiful Singing Is The Only Thing Fans Need to Hear To Make Their Day
During an old appearance on The Howie Mandel Show, Jackie Chan showed his American fans that he could do more than just fight. After taking the mic from the host, Chan started singing the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley‘s hit number Can’t Help Falling in Love. Like a true performer, Chan walked over to the audience to sing it along with them.
The studio audience was more than impressed as he ended the performance with a roaring applause from them. It was not just the studio viewers who were taken aback by Chan’s singing abilities. When the clip of this soulful rendition went viral once again recently, fans couldn’t believe that their favorite action star could sing so well.
One fan shared on Instagram, under the video, that there will never be another actor like him. The fan further added that Chan was a truly multi-talented actor. Another fan shared that Chan’s singing was not something they knew they needed. One fan shared how the cameramen and the bodyguards in the studio were also smiling throughout the Kung Fu Yoga actor’s performance.
The fan also praised the actor for being a kind-hearted, calm, and disciplined person who will forever be a legend. Another fan used Elvis’s lines to describe their emotions watching the performance, sharing that they couldn’t help falling in love with Chan. Some of the fan reactions read:
I think there will never be another actor like him. without a stuntman in every scene of the film. he is a very multi-talented actor. I really enjoyed the film. amazing. GBU Jacky ❤❤❤ – @dedendenny84
Jackie Chan singing is something I didn’t know I needed❤️ – @da_sumpi
Even not only the the audience, the cameramen, bodyguards and us have the smile on the face till the end.. He is a kind-hearted, calm and disciplined person and a legend ever.❤️🔥– @thew_d_k
Cant help falling in love with him after this..❤️He has my heart forever.. – @thousandinmyheart
This man has so much charisma and warm vibes – @annemarie.michiels
The man never ceases to amaze with his unpredictability. Moreover, he is clearly a great fan of Elvis Presley. Interestingly, Chan has produced over 20 different albums and sung over 100 songs in over five different languages (via HkvpRadio).
Jackie Chan Teared Up When Claiming That No Actor Could Succeed Him
Jackie Chan revealed that emerging talents will find it incredibly difficult to catch up to his legacy for one reason. He shared in a promotional interview for his film Ride On that the industry is always looking for looks rather than abilities. He shared that while he wanted to find a worthy successor, the current industry standards just made it very difficult.
According to Chan, even actors with all the martial arts skills in the world face such significant barriers. He shared that big studios hesitate to invest 50 to 60 million yuan (approximately $7 million to $9 million US dollars) in such actors. Chan shared in his interview (via 8days):
I used to really want to find a second Jackie Chan but it’s very difficult. For those who are good at martial arts, is there a boss out there who’s willing to find a good director, and fork out 50 to 60mil yuan (S$11mil to S$9mil) to produce a movie [for them]? They won’t.
Despite his sad reflection on the state of stunt actors, The Accidental Spy actor remains optimistic about a brighter future for the stunt actors. Chan shared that he looked forward to the second coming of the golden era of action films.
