Taking acting to new heights! Jackie Chan, 62, and Tess Haubrich film more daring fight scenes atop Sydney Opera House for Bleeding Steel

He's the 62-year-old action star famous for performing his own stunts. 

And Jackie Chan has taken his work to incredible new heights, filming a fight scene atop the Sydney Opera House.

The Hong Kong actor performed a series of martial arts moves with Australian actress Tess Haubrich as the pair stood over 67 metres above Sydney Harbour, on Friday.

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Flying high! Jackie Chan was spotted filming scenes for his action blockbuster Bleeding Steel atop the Sydney Opera House, on Friday

Flying high! Jackie Chan was spotted filming scenes for his action blockbuster Bleeding Steel atop the Sydney Opera House, on Friday

Despite the staggering heights, Jackie appeared in his element and even took a break to snap a photo on his phone.

Both Jackie and Tess were dressed in all-black ensembles as they braved the elements to film the scene.

At one point, Tess could be seen smiling as she posed for a photo with her co-star behind the lens.

Dare devil: Australian actress Tess Haubrich looked in her element as she co-starred in the fight scene

Dare devil: Australian actress Tess Haubrich looked in her element as she co-starred in the fight scene

 Action-packed: Jackie and Tess performed a series of martial arts moves for the action comedy

 Action-packed: Jackie and Tess performed a series of martial arts moves for the action comedy

Iconic: The stunts were performed atop one of the landmark's shells, which stands at around 67 metres high

Iconic: The stunts were performed atop one of the landmark's shells, which stands at around 67 metres high

In July, Jackie announced the start of production of his latest film, Bleeding Steel, during a press conference.

The film's other stars Nana Ouyang and Erica Xia-Hou also made an appearance at the photo call.

At the event, Australian actress Tess put on a very leggy display, wearing a thigh skimming knit dress in a dark burgundy colour.

Daring: Tess and Jackie did well to keep their balance as they stood over 65 metres above Sydney Harbour

Daring: Tess and Jackie did well to keep their balance as they stood over 65 metres above Sydney Harbour

Snap happy: The 62-year-old action star took a break from filming to take a photo of the beautiful backdrop

Snap happy: The 62-year-old action star took a break from filming to take a photo of the beautiful backdrop

The beauty teamed the frock with a pair of sheer black tights and black lace up high heels to add some extra height to her look and emphasise her trim pins. 

The Leo Zhang-directed project has been touted as 'the biggest budget Chinese production ever to shoot in Australia,' according to The Hollywood Reporter

The film follows a hardened special force agent who has to protect a young woman after she witnesses a "sinister conspiracy" and he develops a connection with her, as though they have met before.

Strike a pose! Tess didn't seem fazed by the incredible heights as she posed for a photo mid-filming

Strike a pose! Tess didn't seem fazed by the incredible heights as she posed for a photo mid-filming

Blockbuster: Bleeding Steel has been touted as 'the biggest budget Chinese production ever to shoot in Australia,' according to The Hollywood Reporter

Blockbuster: Bleeding Steel has been touted as 'the biggest budget Chinese production ever to shoot in Australia,' according to The Hollywood Reporter

Village Roadshow Pictures Asia and Heyi Pictures will co-produce and co-finance the anticipated film.

President and CEO of Village Roadshow Pictures Asia Ellen Eliasoph told Hollywood Reporter they were thrilled to be working with Heyi Pictures on the new film. 

'Given Village Roadshow's deep roots in Australia, the film's concept resonates strongly with us, and naturally we are thrilled to be a part of a Jackie Chan production,' Ms Eliasop said.

Blockbuster: The film was announced last month during a press conference also held at the Opera House

Blockbuster: The film was announced last month during a press conference also held at the Opera House

Cast: The Leo Zhang-directed project also stars Nana Ouyang and Erica Xia-Hou

Cast: The Leo Zhang-directed project also stars Nana Ouyang and Erica Xia-Hou

Meanwhile, Jackie had his first breakout success in China with the 1978 movie Snake In The Eagle's Shadow that established the comedic kung-fu genre.

He was propelled into mainstream success with his leading role in the 1978 Hong Kong martial arts comedy Drunken Master, a jolly romp in which his character's fighting style mimics a drunk person.

Jackie enjoyed his first blockbuster success in the United States in the 1988 buddy cop action movie Rush Hour with Chris as his crime-fighting partner. 

Legend: Jackie first found fame in China with the 1978 movie, Snake In The Eagle's Shadow, that established the comedic kung-fu genre

Legend: Jackie first found fame in China with the 1978 movie, Snake In The Eagle's Shadow, that established the comedic kung-fu genre

 

 

 

 

 

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