It’s funny who and how we flock to see in the movies…Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford…what is so funny about us wanting to see all of these action stars?! They are all over 50 (or close to it)! When was the last time you saw a high profile mainstream movie with some unknown young talented Martial Artist? But let’s admit it, these guys know how to put on a show, they are the 10th degree black belts of the big screen! \ud83d\ude2e So why all this banter about seemingly nothing? The word has almost been positively substantiated that Jean-Claude Van Damme (pushing 50) will be starring opposite Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 3. There you have it, two 50ish martial artist playing much younger characters and you know what…I’ll be the first in line!
\nBut this closer to 50 then not guy will say this to anyone from Hollywood who might listen…there is a lot of really good younger martial arts\/action star talent out there just waiting for their chance, give it to them! Just think how many younger talented martial artists could get their chance for the $20 million Chris Tucker is reportedly being paid for Rush Hour 3…that’s all I’m saying…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s funny who and how we flock to see in the movies…Jackie Chan, Steven Seagal, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford…what is so funny about us wanting to see all of these action stars?! They are all over 50 (or close to it)! When was the last time you saw a high profile mainstream movie with some