Chan declared his retirement from action films at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, citing the fact that he was growing too old for the genre. He then emphasized that he would not be retiring from action films entirely, but would be undertaking less stunts and taking better care of his body. After making his farewell film, I Want You (2012), which was a moderate success at the box office, Chan returned to the screen in 2016 with Rush Hour 4. The fourth installment in the popular series ended up being his last film; Chan opted out of the fifth movie due to his declining health. He died a few months later on January 27, 2019. During an interview with Metro News in 2012, Chan said that he had plans to continue acting into his older years and would probably play characters who are similar to him in personality. He also mentioned that he would like to try writing and directing one day.