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Undoubtedly one of the most renowned film franchises of the 1980s was theKarate Kidtrilogy. Even though major movie franchises likeStar WarsandIndiana Jonessubsequently followed, TheKarate Kidcontinues to be very popular. All thanks to Will Smith’s 2010 adaptation of TheKarate Kidand Netflix’sCobra Kaiseries. The popularity of the original trilogy has increased afterCobra Kaiarrived because fans are thrilled to discover what their favorite characters from the 1970s are up to now, decades later.
TheKarate Kidfame Ralph Macchio, who is best known for playing Daniel LaRusso in Netflix’sCobra Kai, in his bookWaxing On; The Karate Kid and Me, revealed some significant admissions. The actor declined an offer to work with Sylvester Stallone’sRockyfranchise in a prospective crossover.
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Why Ralph Macchio Turned Down theKarate Kid&RockyCrossover Pitch?
Ralph Macchiowrote about the moment he came across the idea for a crossover of Sylvester Stallone’sRockyand TheKarate Kidfranchises in his memoirWaxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
Both successful and well-liked television shows at the time had John G. Avildsen as their director.
The actor revealed that a scriptwriter had presented the concept to him and the director following the release ofThe Next Karate Kid, the fourth film in the series. He described the storyline in which Rocky Balboa and Daniel LaRusso’s children faced off against one another.
He said in his memoir,Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me:
“Daniel LaRusso and Rocky Balboa somehow knew each other, and each had kids with problems. And they would come together between Philadelphia and Newark, New Jersey, and create a new fight system between Miyagi and Rocky’s trainer. That’s still the best one. But there were others, like Miyagi coming back as a ghost and being a guide, like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. It’s a joy to think back at all of them, because now I look, and know I made the right choice by waiting for the ‘Cobra Kai’ concept.”
However, Macchio believes that this crossover premise was both original and would have worked well.
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Why Ralph Macchio Refused To Be A Part Of Will Smith’sKarate KidRemake?
Ralph Macchio was invited to take part in the TheKarate Kidremake byWill Smith, but the actor turned down the offer.
TheCobra Kaiactor gave an explanation for his decision to turn down Will Smith’s offer in his book,Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me.
Ralph Macchio stated that one of the reasons he turned down the part was that Will Smith did not promise him a big part. He said toFox News Digital,
“Listen, he didn’t offer like, ‘I’m gonna write you a big role in this remake. He just said, ‘Any involvement you want, we could figure it out.’ He wanted me to feel comfortable with it going forward.’”
However, Macchio said that it was fantastic to know that the story still had significant importance, and he also wished everyone involved in the remake luck and success.
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Source:Fox News
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