Ralph Macchio was initially skeptical about reviving his role in a 'Cobra Kai' series, seeing it as merely nostalgic. However, after a comprehensive vision presentation by the creators, he became intrigued by the show's potential to connect with both original fans and a new audience. The series, spanning six seasons and culminating in a final five episodes, explores the evolution of characters like Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso, focusing on themes of redemption and parenting while staying true to the spirit of the 1980s films.
I was like, I'm a car salesman?' said Macchio, who starred in the original 1984 film as Daniel, a teenage transplant to Southern California, who learns karate and defeats his bully, Johnny.
It wasn't only a nostalgia play. It also looked to introduce a whole new generation of karate kids.
As they started talking about the younger characters Miguel, Samantha, that next generation and the parenting part, Macchio said, I started leaning forward.
It ends in a way that has all those '80s movie feels and cheers and tears, and yet sees it through a Cobra Kai' kind of lens.
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