Key Takeaways:
– Ralph Macchio expressed dissatisfaction with his role in The Karate Kid Part 3.
– Despite this, he acknowledges that the third installment played a major role in shaping Cobra Kai.
– The actor specifically praises the character development aspects of the TV show.
– Macchio appreciated the depth added to the character, Terry Silver from the third installment, in Cobra Kai.
– He had discussions with creators of Cobra Kai on how to re-introduce Terry Silver in season 4.
Actor Ralph Macchio, famous for his role as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid film trilogy, recently shared his thoughts on the third installment of the series and its impacts on the storyline of the hit TV show Cobra Kai.
Ralph Macchio's Thoughts on The Karate Kid Part 3
Despite conveying the charm of its preceding films, The Karate Kid Part 3 faced criticism for failing to add depth to its characters, including Macchio's Daniel LaRusso. Macchio, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, revealed his perspective about being part of this third film, stating, “I was not a fan of how the Karate Kid 3 came out. I felt the story was only repeating itself and was not character forwarding for the end of LaRusso. And production-wise, it was being written one way and then changed another way.”
Macchio also expressed his thoughts about the film's turbulent production phase, indicating that it failed to match the depth and complexity provided by the first two films. Despite these struggles, the actor acknowledged the significant impact of the third installment in forming the narrative of the popular series Cobra Kai.
The Positive Impact of Cobra Kai on Characters
Cobra Kai, according to Macchio, brilliantly expands the narratives originally laid down by the third film. He praised the show for its efforts in adding depth to the characters who previously lacked it. He added, “The show does a great job of developing characters that lacked depth in the past. Additionally, by using this creative method, the creators would be able to naturally investigate backstories in order to enhance character value.”
Macchio also appreciated the development of the character Terry Silver. Despite Silver's shortcomings in the third installment, Cobra Kai created a captivating storyline for him and momentarily convinced audiences of Silver's character transformation.
Bringing Back Terry Silver in Cobra Kai Season 4
Macchio discussed the inclusion of Terry Silver in the series. He commented, “There is a larger-than-life element to Cobra Kai. When you break it down, it is kind of ridiculous — but that is why it is so much fun! So you take a character like Terry Silver for this show with those larger-than-life elements and his relationship with Daniel, then add those layers of complexity to his evilness.”
Terry Silver's portrayer, Thomas Ian Griffith, at first doubted his character's suitability for the modern series. However, after an hour-long Zoom conversation with Cobra Kai's creators Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg, he decided it was time to bring back the Terry Silver persona in the fourth season.
Conclusion
Fans of The Karate Kid trilogy and Cobra Kai will appreciate Macchio's candid insights into the shaping of the TV show from the film series. Despite his dissatisfaction with the third movie's production and storyline, he recognises its vital role in shaping Cobra Kai. Macchio's comments also highlight the successful character development, particularly of Terry Silver, thriving in the TV series. The Karate Kid trilogy can be rented on Apple TV, and Cobra Kai watched on Netflix.
