Jackie Chan reassured followers he’s wholesome as might be in a current Instagram submit, explaining that he at the moment seems to be a lot older than he’s due to his function in an upcoming film.

“Not so way back, numerous pals noticed some current images of me on the web, and so they had been all involved about my well being,” Chan, who turned 70 on Monday, wrote. “I wish 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 The character requires me to have white hair, white beard and look outdated.”

Chan’s submit additionally included a mirrored image on his platinum birthday, together with a sequence of throwback images of his illustrious profession. “Even earlier than right now, many pals have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your seventieth birthday!’ Each time I hear this quantity, my coronary heart would cease for a second — l’m 70 years outdated already?” he wrote. “After recovering from the shock, the second factor that will come to my thoughts is a saying that my massive brother, Sammo Hung as soon as stated: ‘having the ability to develop outdated is a lucky factor.’ Particularly for us stunt folks, we don’t understand how fortunate we’re to have the ability to develop outdated.”

His message concluded, “A giant thanks to everybody for all of your birthday needs. Hope everybody stays glad and wholesome!”

Chan didn’t element what function may need required him to age up, although he’s at the moment set to look within the subsequent Karate Child installment, set to hit theaters in December. Each Chan and Ralph Macchio will reprise their roles from the beloved 1984 movie.