The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Jackie Chan: 'I never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee. I just wanted to be the first Jackie Chan'; lessons on originality

Jackie Chans career, which spans over 60 years and 200 films, was defined by a singular rejection of being the ext Bruce Lee. Following the death of Bruce Lee, film producers like Lo Wei initially attempted to mold Chan into a stoic, traditional martial arts lead. This commitment to originality propelled him to global stardom, resulting in an Honorary Academy Award in 2016 and a total global box office impact exceeding $6 billion.