I think every actor wants to try out different things. Donnie Yen actorthing Change image and share on social
Better to be called something positive and inspirational than something negative. Donnie Yen callinspirationalnegative Change image and share on social
I like to stay within the context of the character's background. If he's a cop, I have to make sure the audience is convinced that this person, a cop, can do only so much without a gun. Donnie Yen audiencebackgroundcharacter Change image and share on social
It's a blessing to be given a variety of roles to what I call an iconic action actor like myself. Donnie Yen actionactorbless Change image and share on social
Still, as much as I wish Ballistic Kiss could be a better film, the recognition it gained from critics and at festivals speaks for itself. Donnie Yen ballisticcriticfestival Change image and share on social
A lot of people don't realize, when you are acting in a martial arts film, you're not just performing martial arts. You're not just performing martial arts. You're actually acting as much as any other actor. Donnie Yen actactorart share on social
I did a couple comedies to balance myself as an actor and balance how audiences see Donnie Yen as an actor, and I would even say as a celebrity or icon, to some fans. I want to show that I'm not Terminator. Donnie Yen actoraudiencebalance share on social
Look at every action movie in Hollywood. Every leading man from Spider-Man to Batman to James Bond, 'Bourne Identity', every one of them possesses martial arts skills. Donnie Yen actionartbatman Change image and share on social
Doing a movie is a stressful thing. You spend months of you life focusing into that one project, and I want to make sure I do something I really like or I'm really passionate about. Donnie Yen focuslifemake Change image and share on social