Will Smith didn’t fully grasp the stature of the legend he had before him. 🎬
During the filming of the remake of an action classic, he crossed paths with Jackie Chan, one of the most respected names in the genre worldwide. Instead of keeping his distance or letting the actor’s career intimidate him, Smith chose another strategy: look him straight in the eye and warn him bluntly, “I’m watching you, Jackie Chan”.
The phrase came from the fact that the martial artist shared the leading role with Jaden Smith, the famous actor’s son, in a film featuring many fight and training scenes. For some, this was a kind of joke to protect his son’s physical safety, although others maintain that the actors’ egos had a lot to do with this statement. What might the master have replied to such a challenge? 👀
