Jackie Chan became a global phenomenon when the most well-known actor in Hong Kong was introduced to western audiences. He become a popular name worldwide and has done quite a lot of films in Hollywood. Chan starred in the 1980s Battle Creek Brawl, which was his American debut. And his success in the industry wasn’t that far after he entered Hollywood.
In the year 1998, he starred alongside Chris Tucker in the film Rush Hour, which became a hit. That movie was his big breakthrough in making a career in the American market. And as of now, he has worked with several big names like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan, and many others in the industry.
Jackie Chan Trashes Arnold Schwarzenegger
Old Terminator films were loved by the fans as it was the go-to action-sci-fi movies for them. The film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role as the Terminator. Chan has always been praised for his fighting styles in movies, all thanks to his training lessons in martial arts and acrobatics. He also likes teaching people various styles.
But in Hollywood, it isn’t the case as he is one getting taught, which doesn’t sits well with him. In a past interview with Bright Lights, The Shanghai Noon actor opened up on how some films are known by their director or elements, and how none of the audience remembers the main cast.
“Even if I do a film with geniuses like George Lucas or Steven Spielberg, no way will I be famous in America. Look at Jurassic Park. Few people know the names of the main actors; they remember the dinosaurs and that it was a Spielberg film. Take Terminator 2. The director’s good; the special effects are good; Schwarzenegger is nothing. Anyone could have played his part.”
The Terminator was helmed by the famous Titanic director James Cameron. The film earned a total box office record of $78.3M globally and $38.3M in the US market.
Tom Cruise Inspired Jackie Chan Throughout The Years
Tom Cruise is considered one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. Over the years, he has given top films and continues his legacy of blockbusters. Recently his Top Gun: Maverick film broke the record of many other big films. The film became one of the greatest movies of his career. For an actor like Jackie Chan, he has always looked up to Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks. In one of his interviews, he even confessed that he wants an audience like the two Tom’s.
“I want to have one audience like Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks. They have only one audience because from the beginning Asian fans know them. But for me, they know I am action, Hong Kong style. But less fighting, more action, all English they are not ready for it.”
Tom Cruise will appear in his upcoming film Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One. The film will debut in theatres on July 14th, 2023.
Source: Cheat Sheet
