Chinese actor and martial arts expert Jet Li is making headlines again after an extensive hiatus from the film scene.
During a recent episode on his So Be It YouTube channel, the 62-year-old appeared to be in good shape and imparted some wisdom to his audience.
Li has been facing challenges with hyperthyroidism since around 2010. This ailment leads to exhaustion, an increased heart rate, and variations in weight.
Moreover, the Romeo Must Die star has been dealing with chronic spinal and leg injuries incurred from years of rigorous martial arts performances, causing him considerable physical distress.
Jet Li makes a comeback in acting
Consequently, Li has maintained a low profile within the cinematic world, appearing in only a few films over the last 15 years.
In the YouTube segment, Jet Li was joined by his youngest daughter, Jada Li, as they discussed themes of learning, observation, and intergenerational respect.
“Everyone is unique. I always say don’t look down on young people,” Li said.
“Where I grew up, I heard people say the ’80s generation was the worst, then the ’90s generation — and now they say Gen Z is better.”
“Everyone is unique. Everyone we meet deserves respect. These days, you see 15-year-olds — even 13-year-olds — graduating from university.”
Although Li has largely stayed under the radar for the past decade, the martial arts icon is poised to make his return to cinema in Blades of the Guardians.
This film will mark Jet Li’s first on-screen appearance since he portrayed the Emperor of China in Disney’s live-action Mulan, which was released in 2020.
He has previously stated that he agreed to take part in Mulan at the behest of his daughter.
