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Ralph Macchio on Decision to Return to ‘Karate Kid' Films and Future of the Franchise 40 Years In
Ralph Macchio on Decision to Return to ‘Karate Kid' Films and Future of the Franchise 40 Years In

Yahoo

time2 days ago

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Ralph Macchio on Decision to Return to ‘Karate Kid' Films and Future of the Franchise 40 Years In

Ralph Macchio is back on the big screen in a Karate Kid film, a place he hasn't been in 36 years. Macchio starred as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid one, two and three in the '80s, before sitting out 1994's The Next Karate Kid and 2010's The Karate Kid remake. He reprised his role in six seasons of Cobra Kai and is now back for Karate Kid: Legends, starring alongside Jackie Chan, who appeared in the 2010 film. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Karate Kid: Legends' Review: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Return for a Messy and Uninspired Addition to the Franchise Jesse Armstrong Wasn't Planning to Make 'Mountainhead' After 'Succession' but "Couldn't Stop Thinking About" Tech Bro Billionaires How Netflix's Latest 'Fear Street' Slasher Film Created a Terrifying Prom Experience for Fans At the Legends premiere in New York on Tuesday, Macchio told The Hollywood Reporter that his decision to return to the films came after many discussions with the studio, as 'I was in the middle of Cobra Kai and we were still finishing that story, so I wanted to know where it was landing in Daniel LaRusso's narrative and his evolution. And once we figured out it was three years later and we landed him in the series [as] kind of the best version of himself through his little midlife crisis of the Cobra Kai soap opera, there's an element of him being more Miyagi in his way and paying that legacy forward to a kid who needs his help.' There was also the appeal of connecting his films with Chan's, with the link that Chan's character Mr. Han knew Daniel LaRusso's teacher Mr. Miyagi, in a way that 'that feels authentic and honors the legacy of the entire franchise, and I think we do that,' Macchio continued. 'It's another ecosystem in the grand universe. This franchise doesn't know how to not do it right when we care, and I try to always take great care and protect my character, and I like to believe I've done that again.' Macchio — who admitted he was 'a bit nervous' do sparring scenes with someone of Chan's skill level — weighed in on the future of the Karate Kid franchise as well, after Cobra Kai recently wrapped up and the films are now on No. 6. 'We'll see. As long as it's honest, genuine and truthful to the base of this character and these characters, I'll always be open to listen because I like that the next generation can experience the joy of what we've been through,' the star said. 'In a world that's not always joyful, it's really cool to bring some of that.' Chan also spoke on the carpet about working with Macchio for the first time, teasing, 'When I was young I watched Karate Kid one and at that time I said, 'Why Ralph and not me? I can do it,'' only to get a call a few years later from producer Will Smith asking him to come on board in the karate master role opposite son Jaden in the 2010 remake. 'That was a good timing — I want to change, I want the audience to know I'm not the action star, I want to be an actor who can fight,' Chan explained, noting it took '10 years to change audience's minds — 'Oh, Jackie's not the action star, Jackie can act.' I want to be an actor who can fight, just like Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Stallone.' And despite being 71 years old, Chan still opts to do most of his own fight scenes instead of a stunt double or special effects, noting, 'Whatever I can do, I do it myself. When I was young I could do a triple triple kick, double double kick; now, if I can do one kick, I do one kick. I think the audience knows we want to see Jackie do the real things.' Karate Kid: Legends, which also stars Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen and Sadie Stanley, hits theaters on Friday. Neha Joy contributed to this report. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now

EXCLUSIVE Retired 80s actress who starred in coming-of-age classic looks unrecognizable on rare outing
EXCLUSIVE Retired 80s actress who starred in coming-of-age classic looks unrecognizable on rare outing

Daily Mail​

time2 days ago

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  • Daily Mail​

EXCLUSIVE Retired 80s actress who starred in coming-of-age classic looks unrecognizable on rare outing

This retired actress is best known for her leading role in an iconic 1985 movie. The star, now 67, looked unrecognizable as she was seen on a rare public outing 40 years after rising to fame as the love interest of Michael J. Fox. Her first onscreen role was in Zapped alongside Scott Baio and she also appeared in 21 Jump Street, Funland and TV 101. The star stepped away from acting in 1997 and now describes herself as a 'Mom, wife, sister, aunt, philanthropist, and friend.' So can you guess who she is? From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The star, now 67, looked unrecognizable as she was seen on a rare public outing 40 years after rising to fame as the love interest of Michael J Fox It's Teen Wolf star Susan Ursitti! The actress famously played Lisa 'Boof' Marconi, the love interest of Fox's Scott Howard in the legendary movie. Ursitti starred as Howard's besotted childhood friend in the drama - which sees an ordinary teenager discover he is a werewolf. The film also starred Matt Adler as pal Lewis and James Hampton as Harold Howard. Ursitti cut a stylish figure in denim as she stepped out in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. Teen Wolf was a huge hit, grossing more than $80million worldwide. It spawned a franchise including a sequel, an animated series, a TV series from 2011-2017 and a continuation film in 2023. Fox went on to debut in the legendary Back To The Future franchise that year - cementing his status as a Hollywood legend. Ursitti picked up her next role in 1987 in TV series Charles in Charge and Funland that same year. Her final role was in 1997's short film 976-WISH. Ursitti received a master's degree in Design and Manufacturing In September 1992, she married producer Jonathan Sheinberg and the pair share three children.

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