On November 21, J. Lee Thompson's action-adventure comedy film Firewalker premiered, where Norris co-lead with Louis Gossett Jr.. Gossett and Norris play two seasoned treasure hunters whose adventures rarely result in any notable success. Norris explained that the project came about when he wanted to show a lighter side of himself. Gossett appreciated Norris efforts and said "I have great respect for what actors call stretch. Chuck had to open up first to allow this atmosphere. It has to do with his desire to stretch. Someone else could have been quite insecure. He chose to open up. He's studying hard and he's serious." The review were mostly negative, while some thought it was a fine for a light action film."Film Reviews: Firewalker". Variety. November 26, 1986. 14. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times, enjoyed it of the cast he said they "really get into the light-hearted spirit of the occasion." The film made $11,834,302 at the box-office.
On November 21, J. Lee Thompson's action-adventure comedy film Firewalker premiered, where Norris co-lead with Louis Gossett Jr.. Gossett and Norris play two seasoned treasure hunters whose ad,ventures rarely result in any notable success. Norris explained that the project came about when he wanted to show a lighter side of himself. Gossett appreciated Norris efforts and said "I have great respect for what actors call stretch. Chuck had to open up first to allow this atmosphere. It has to do with his desire to stretch. Someone else could have been quite insecure. He chose to open up. He's studying hard and he's serious." The review were mostly negative, while some thought it was a fine for a light action film."Film Reviews: Firewalker". Variety. November 26, 1986. 14. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times, enjoyed it of the cast he said they "really get into the light-hearted spirit of the occasion." The film made $11834,302 at the box-office.