Craig T Fruchtman/FilmMagic Jackie Chan told PEOPLE at the New York City premiere ofKarate Kid: Legendson Tuesday, May 27, that "everybody" gets hurt during the filming of fight-heavy flicks, but the veteran actor is "used to it" This year marks his 64th year — practically "all my life" — in the film industry, he further noted to PEOPLE on the red carpet at SVA Theatre. "So when I'm filming, I doesn't feel pain or hurt," Chan said Karate Kid: Legendsis in theaters May 30 Yes,Jackie Chanstill does his own stunts. No, he is not immune to injury. While asked whether he or any of hisKarate Kid: Legendscostars suffered an injury on set, the veteran actor, 71, said that "everybody" gets hurt on the set of fight-heavy flicks like this one — including him. But after over six decades in the industry, Chan is accustomed to it. "Every action movie, everybody get hurt — even me. Everybody get hurt," Chan told PEOPLE at the New York City premiere on Tuesday, May 27. But the star is "used to it," he said. This year marks his 64th year — practically "all my life" — in the film industry, he told PEOPLE on the red carpet at SVA Theatre. "So when I'm filming, I doesn't feel pain or hurt," Chan said, "but after cut I go home, I can cripple." "I just hurt myself last week," the actor added, pulling up his pant sleeve to reveal a bruise. Columbia Pictures On the red carpet — or on set — Chan reiterated, he can cope with an injury. "But when I go home, it hurt," he said. "Used to it." As for his return (as some have phrased it) to Hollywood forKarate Kid: Legends, the actor told PEOPLE that it isn't a return at all. Rather, Chan has "always" been here — he just refuses to take the same role over and over again. "Hollywood just … there's not the right script for me because I want to do something different," Chan said at the N.Y.C. premiere. "I don't want to always do the same character again," he continued, noting that this is why he took roles in 2017'sThe Foreignerand 2010'sThe Karate Kid, which marked his entrance into the beloved franchise. "I want to change my character. I want the audience [to] know I'm not the action star — I'm the actor who can fight," Chan said. "So this is why I'm looking for some special script. Please, director, invite me to do something different — not always a fight, fight, fight, fight." He also offered a more specific suggestion, adding, "Love story." Michael Ochs Archives/Getty As "the actor who can fight" for over six decades, Chan has become a legend himself for his dedication to doing his own stuntwork. And, the star recently revealed, he willcontinue to do so "until the day I retire." "Of course, I always do my own stunts. It's who I am," he toldHaute Livingfor the publication's April/May issue. "That's not changing until the day I retire, which is never!" he added with a laugh. "When you've done it for 64 years straight, there's no physical preparation anymore," he explained. "Everything is in your heart and soul; it is muscle memory." Jonathan Wenk/Columbia Pictures InKarate Kid: Legends, Chan reprises his role of Mr. Han fromThe Karate Kid, in which he acted as a mentor to a youngJaden Smith. This time around, he is starring oppositeRalph Macchio, who is returning to the film franchise as Daniel LaRusso following his turn as the character onCobra Kai. The new installment also featuresBen Wangas Li Fong, a new kung fu prodigy who struggles to fit in after moving from Beijing to N.Y.C. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Karate Kid: Legendsis in theaters May 30. Read the original article onPeople
