Martial arts superstar JACKIE CHAN has launched a new Chinese TV show project in a bid to find his movie successor.
More than 100,000 fans have reportedly signed up to try out for the reality TV show, called THE DISCIPLE, which seeks out new action movie talent.
In introducing the new show on Saturday, Chan, 53, said, “A lot of actors are good at fighting but (they’re) not beautiful (to watch). If you can incorporate dance with an ability to perform kung fu, that would be better.”
The show will run from March to October next year with the 10 winners landing roles a new movie, which Chan will produce.
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Action star Jackie Chan injured his chest while filming Rush Hour 3.
The 52 year-old actor was hit with a steel re-inforced table.
The mishap, though, wasn’t a first. Chan was injured last March when a stuntman wearing the wrong shoes kicked him in the chest during the shooting for his recent action comedy, “Rob-B-Hood.”
Chan tried to work despite the lingering pain using a stunt belt and taking medication but producers insisted he see a doctor.
X-rays cleared him of any broken bones or internal injuries.
Chan has endured many injuries over his career. In an interview last year the actor said he usually wakes up with pain in his waist, knees, and shoulders.
Ruch Hour 3 hits theatres in 2007.
Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan will visit Bombay Tuesday to promote his latest film, The Myth, which was filmed in China and India.
The movie, which also stars Bollywood starlet Mallika Sherawat and South Korean actress Kim Hee-seon, has been described by Chan as an ?Indiana Jones? type of adventure with elements of fantasy.
He plays an ancient Chinese general reincarnated as a modern-day archaeologist while Sherawat plays an Indian princess with whom he falls in love.
Chan and Sherawat will tour Bombay?s beaches and the ruins of a 16th century fort during their promotional tour.
