Jackie Chan marked his seventieth birthday on April 7 by telling folks to not fear about his well being after some pictures of the performing icon wanting outdated with gray hair circulated on-line just lately and sparked concern amongst his followers. Chan wrote in an Instagram publish that any photograph of him wanting a lot older than 70 is simply him in character for a brand new film.

“Not so way back, numerous pals noticed some latest pictures of me on the web, and so they have been all involved about my well being,” Chan wrote within the caption. “I need to take this chance to let everybody know, don’t fear! It’s only a character look for my newest film. The character requires me to have white hair, white beard and look outdated.”

“Over time, I’ve at all times been keen to attempt new issues for a film, regardless of if it’s a difficult stunt or a breakthrough look for a personality,” Chan continued. “I’ve been within the leisure enterprise for 62 years and I cherish each second as a result of I’m fortunate I’m nonetheless filming at the moment.”

Chan didn’t disclose what function required him to show his hair gray. He most just lately had a voice function as Splinter in final 12 months’s animated hit “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” and he’s at present set to reprise his function of Mr. Han within the subsequent “Karate Child” film. The film, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, unites Chan with unique “Karate Child” star Ralph Macchio. Sony Footage will launch the movie in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024.

“Even earlier than at the moment, many pals have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your seventieth birthday!’” Chan added in his Instagram birthday message. “Each time I hear this quantity, my coronary heart would cease for a second — l’m 70 years outdated already? After recovering from the shock, the second factor that may come to my thoughts is a saying that my massive brother, Sammo Hung as soon as stated: ‘Having the ability to develop outdated is a lucky factor.’ Particularly for us stunt folks, we don’t know the way fortunate we’re to have the ability to develop outdated.”

Chan added, “All I can say is: I really like making motion pictures and I really like you all. A giant thanks to everybody for all of your birthday needs. Hope everybody stays joyful and wholesome!”

Learn Chan’s full message to followers within the publish under.