Jackie Chan’s Mudslide Mayday
What Went Down? On Friday, August 3rd, the legendary martial‑arts star Jackie Chan, along with his film crew, found themselves stuck in a sudden mudslide. Production trucks got trapped and had to be pulled out by tow trucks—yes, the drama came out of a real pile of mud.
The Mud‑Inflicted Log
- Day: 3 Aug 2018
- Location: Not specified, but heavy rainfall in Yunnan Province last week is a strong suspect.
- Event: A sudden mudslide engulfed the set.
- Result: Crew members were startled, but no injuries were reported.
Jackie’s “Oops” Post
He took to his blog (originally posted in Chinese on Weibo) to explain the chaos: “The weather suddenly changed and our crew were caught in a massive mudslide!” He thanked the rescuers and apologized for the fright the crew endured.
Why It Happened
The South China Morning Post noted that heavy rains in southern China—particularly Yunnan—may have caused flooding and mudslides.
Looking Forward
- Project X, a James‑Bond‑style film starring John Cena, remains on schedule.
- Jackie vowed to be more vigilant about weather conditions, protect his crew, and uphold safety standards.
Gratitude Shout‑out
Jackie expressed sincere thanks to everyone who stepped in to help, highlighting the team spirit that pulled them out of the muck.
