No Stuntman Used, Here's the Process Behind the Scenes of Jackie Chan's Latest Action-Packed Film THE SHADOW'S EDGE

Kapanlagi.com - Jackie Chan's latest film, THE SHADOW'S EDGE, is set to amaze audiences with intense action. This legendary actor is back in action without using a stunt double in dangerous scenes.

Directed by Larry Yang, this film promises thrilling action, deep mystery, and crime. Viewers will witness Jackie Chan's captivating performance, remaining fully committed even at the age of 71.

According to Deadline, filming for THE SHADOW'S EDGE began in October 2024 in Macau. Behind-the-scenes moments of this film have been released, showcasing stunning scenes with the cast performing without stunt doubles. They are fully committed in every brutal and realistic fight scene. For more details, check here KLovers.

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1. Without Stuntman, Total Action of the Stars

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Youtube.com/AsianFilmFans)

One of the main attractions of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE is the actors performing their own stunts without body doubles. All the main cast, including Jackie Chan as Wong Tak-chung and Zhang Zifeng as He Qiuguo, are directly involved in the fight scenes.

Tony Leung Ka-fai as Fu Longsheng and Jun SEVENTEEN as Hu Feng also showcase action without body doubles. This adds a deep touch of realism to each action scene, making the audience feel the thrilling intensity. The film tells the story of a retired police officer from Macau who gets involved in a mission to hunt down a group of thieves.

2. Authentic Props: Sharp Knives on Set

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Instagram.com/jackiechan.de)

The shooting process of THE SHADOW'S EDGE also involved the use of very realistic props. One of the tense moments occurred when Jackie Chan acted alongside Tony Leung Ka-fai, who played the character Fu Longsheng, the main target of the police.

In that fight scene, they used knives, one of which turned out to be real and very sharp. This was clearly visible when Jackie Chan used the knife on a wooden post, and a scratch appeared immediately. In fact, there was a small incident where Tony Leung Ka-fai's hair got cut. This shows how sharp the props used were to achieve maximum visual effects.

3. Unexpected Incident: Minor Injury on Set

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Instagram.com/jackiechan.de)

Although the actors are very professional, minor incidents can still occur on the set of this action-packed film. Jackie Chan experienced something similar during this film. There was a moment when Jackie Chan's eye area was scratched while acting alongside Tony Leung Ka-fai. Fortunately, the injury was not serious and did not hinder the production process.

4. Intensive Training: Thorough Preparation of the Actors

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Youtube.com/AsianFilmFans)

To ensure that every fight scene goes smoothly and looks convincing, the cast underwent very intensive training. Behind-the-scenes moments captured how hard they trained.

The actors appeared fully committed to preparing for the roles they played in this film. They dedicated time and energy to mastering the fight scenes in the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE.

5. Jun SEVENTEEN: From Wushu to Boxing

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Youtube.com/AsianFilmFans)

One of the actors in the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE who steals attention is Jun SEVENTEEN, who plays the character Hu Feng, the adopted son of Fu Longsheng. Interestingly, Jun has had a background in wushu since childhood, which helps him in physical scenes.

However, for this role, Jun was challenged to learn boxing techniques. He successfully absorbed the new techniques and delivered realistic action on screen. In fact, he even fought with Jackie Chan in one of the scenes.

6. Chase Scenes and Intense Fights

Behind the scenes of the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE (credit: Youtube.com/AsianFilmFans)

The film THE SHADOW'S EDGE promises a cinematic experience full of tension with chase scenes and intense fights. The film is described as a hard-hitting action thriller with brutal fight scenes.

The trailer showcases various thrilling actions, from hand-to-hand combat to the use of weapons. Even car explosions are part of the visuals presented. The tactical and strategic play between criminal gangs and police officers is a major highlight of the storyline. This includes when Zifeng Zhang as He Qiuguo has to confront a gang of criminals. There is also actor Ci Sha who plays Fu Longsheng's son, part of the villain team.

7. QnA Film THE SHADOW'S EDGE

1. Who are the main actors in the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE?

The film THE SHADOW'S EDGE stars Jackie Chan as Wong Tak-Chung, Tony Leung Ka-fai as Fu Longsheng, Jun SEVENTEEN as Hu Feng, and Zhang Zifeng as He Qiuguo.

2. Does Jackie Chan use a stuntman in the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE?

No, Jackie Chan and other cast members like Jun SEVENTEEN and Tony Leung Ka-fai perform most of their own action and fight scenes without the help of a stuntman.

3. Where was the main filming location for the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE?

The film THE SHADOW'S EDGE is set and primarily filmed in Macau.

4. What is Jun SEVENTEEN's role in the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE?

Jun SEVENTEEN plays Hu Feng, the adopted son of Tony Leung and a key member of the villain group. He trains intensively in boxing despite already having a background in wushu.

5. When was the film THE SHADOW'S EDGE released?

The film THE SHADOW'S EDGE was released on August 16, 2025, in China. In Indonesia, it will premiere on August 20, 2025.

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