The Karate Kid was released in 1984 and the two actors who played rivals in the movie are teaming up again for a 10-episode series for YouTube. The series which will be a comedy called Cobra Kai, will debut in 2018. Ralph Macchio first played Daniel LaRusso will once again step into his role with his on-screen rival actor William Zabka who played Johnny Lawrence will reunite for this comedy series.
In the 1984’s The Karate Kid Johnny Lawrence was a karate student at Cobra Kai dojo and Daniel LaRusso won the match at the All Valley Karate Tournament, now fast forward the sequel series will include a story line where Daniel as a father who is drawn back to the dojo when Johnny reopens Cobra Kai. The two actors have remained friends over the last three decades.
Wax on, Wax off – The two rivals from ‘The Karate Kid’ reunite for new comedy series for YouTube
