Jackie Chan has always defied the process of aging with his boundless energy. So much so that now, when he finally decided to gracefully embrace aging and all the parts and parcels that come along with it, he’s left fans in disbelief once again. A recent picture of the global icon, who will soon be stepping into his seventies, caused quite a bit of a stir online. Why? Because the action star was rocking a full head of gray hair at a public event!
On the other hand, fans, eagerly awaiting a fourth Rush Hour installment, are left wondering if it will ever happen. Can Chan’s decision to embrace aging just mean the end of their hopes for another thrilling adventure?
Is Jackie Chan Debuting His Silver Fox Era?
When it comes to aging, Jackie Chan has absolutely refused to succumb to it for the past couple of decades. Despite being among one of the most senior members of the fraternity, Chan remains evergreen. It’s clear that when it comes to health and fitness, Jackie Chan reigns supreme. Not only is he a master of martial arts, but some believe he also knows the secret of eternal youth.
That is why a recent picture, seemingly breaking that perfect perspective, shocked fans all over the internet. The star recently attended a public event in Sichuan, with pictures of it released on various social media platforms, which featured Chan embracing his Silver Fox era. Although many believe it is for a role he is currently working on, for the movie, Mo Sheng Jia Ting, it is also not unnatural since the actor will turn 70 in less than just a month.
However, this picture sent shockwaves across the internet, causing a storm of concern also because Jackie Chan, typically known for his infectious youthful smile that could brighten the darkest of rooms, was caught off guard, wearing an expression that left fans puzzled and slightly worried. And to add to the mystery, the gray hairs did not help the case. Thus, Chan’s somewhat rapid aging overnight has left people wondering what the next chapter of his life holds.
Will There Be a Rush Hour 4?
There has been a lot of talk and speculation surrounding this movie. Rush Hour has been a significant franchise in the States for Jackie Chan. The blockbuster not only made Chan a household name but also cemented his place in Hollywood. Thus, fans have been eagerly awaiting a fourth installment for what seems like forever now.
Although Chan announced, “We’re talking about part 4 right now,” at the Red Sea Film Festival (via Deadline) in 2022, no updates have followed up ever since. The wait, coupled with Chan’s rapid aging, has the fans worried. Here is what they had to say,
I guess we ain't getting that Rush Hour 4 movie. pic.twitter.com/a618C9I7CW
— Thole (@QinisoTMagubane) March 14, 2024
Dude aged like 20 years in 5 years! Last time I saw him, he looked young!
— Grumpy Millennial (@Alchemyeent) March 14, 2024
That's crazy. Certain celebrities you can't imagine aging. Their prime roles just stay with you. But I still think he can kick ass like the rest of them.
— ReelTalker (@TalkerReel92) March 14, 2024
He’ll still be jumping through windows and scaffolding when he’s 90 I think 🤣 Legend
— Oddest History (@OddestHistory_) March 14, 2024
Can’t believe that’s him
— Moods (@gmudit2000) March 14, 2024
Jackie chan is turning into his uncle from Jackie Chan adventures. pic.twitter.com/OMcrwKhUz9
— Eufaula Hazen (@EsmondElkmont) March 14, 2024
While it’s true that in recent years, Jackie Chan has shifted focus from action-heavy films, instead embracing roles that challenge him to enhance his craft in emotional depth and gravity. Take, for example, his recent project Mo Sheng Jia Ting, where he’s slated to portray a character grappling with Alzheimer’s. Despite the demand for another Rush Hour installment being at its peak, many speculate that its return might not be in the cards. Only time will tell if that’s at all true.
