‘I’d take it without hesitation’: Which film would Chuck Norris come out of retirement for at the age of 83?

As Espinof reports (via Comicbook ), it was during his recent visit to Nashville Comic-Con that the Walker, Texas Ranger star made this amazing discovery! Asked what he thought was the most underrated film of his career — the action comedy Sidekicks according to a ComicBook reporter conducting the interview — the actor appreciated the reference and revealed that he’s planning to move on:

I agree, Sidekicks is one of my movies that holds a special place in my heart, and if I was ever offered a sequel, I would absolutely take it up. It is a film that inspires hope and courage, especially in the youth.

Released in 1992 sidebars It can be described as Chuck Norris’ attempt to create his own Karate Kid. In the film, he played himself and was accompanied by a young Jonathan Brandis who played Barry Gabewski, a bullied teenager who dreams of being next to Chuck Norris and trains in martial arts to achieve his dreams.

A personal project that was not unanimous

Although the film debuted on the second step of the podium at the box office, it still brought in only 17.18 million dollars and the critics took a big hit: so a sequel was not an option – and a reunion of nostalgia “à la Cobra Kai”. or, Jonathan Brandis who unfortunately killed himself in 2003.

sidebars It was a very personal project Chuck Norris who himself conceived, created and financed the film with his friend, furniture store owner Jim McIngwall. The film was directed by his brother, Aaron Norris. In any case, if a sequel was in the works, the actor would be on board: on good terms…

While waiting for one day to see him on screen again, fans Chuck Norris Can comfort himself… with his voice! Indeed, this year he voiced a character in the video game Crime Boss: Rockay City.

Otherwise, catch the iconic actor in his most recent film project, Expandables 2 (2012), or in his latest small screen role as Sgt., in a 2020 episode of Hawaii Five-0.