Being Karate Kid’s Daniel LaRusso
Ralph Macchio, who we all know as Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid trilogy, recently opened up about his ideas on The Karate Kid Part 3. He wasn’t really a fan of how it turned out. In his chat with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor felt that the third movie was more of a repeat of the old plot instead of pushing his character, LaRusso, forward.
Changes Behind the Scenes
Ralph also wasn’t thrilled with the entire production process of the film. He felt that it lacked the depth and intensity that the first two parts had. Even though he was unhappy with how things turned out, Ralph sees the positive impact the third movie had on the storyline of the popular series, Cobra Kai.
Cobra Kai’s Deep Dive into Characters
According to our Karate Kid, Cobra Kai does an amazing job with the storylines of characters who didn’t have a lot going on in the original movies. Ralph applauds the show for creating in-depth narratives around these characters. He also thinks that the creators did brilliantly by digging deeper into backstories and, as a result of this, enhancing the values of each character.
Revisiting Terry Silver
Ralph was especially taken with how the character Terry Silver, with all his issues, was handled in the show. In Cobra Kai, the writers give Silver a compelling storyline that had audiences questioning if he was really changing.
Bigger and Badder: Terry Silver in Season 4
When asked about Terry Silver’s return to Cobra Kai for season 4, Ralph was thrilled. He admitted that even though Cobra Kai seems slightly over the top at times, it’s actually a lot of fun. The character of Terry Silver, in particular, adds to that larger-than-life feeling. His comeback brings in an added layer of complexity, boosting the overall enjoyment of the show.
First Thoughts on Reviving Terry Silver
Thomas Ian Griffith, who portrays Terry Silver, wasn’t sure if his character would fit into the modern series. But after a chat with the show’s creators, Josh Heald and Hayden Schlossberg, he was game for the return. Griffith agreed that it was time to bring Terry Silver back in the fourth season of Cobra Kai.
Final Words
Fans of both The Karate Kid trilogy and the Cobra Kai series would surely appreciate this peek into Ralph’s thoughts, especially about the transition from the film series to the popular show. Even though he wasn’t satisfied with the third movie’s production and plot, he acknowledges the crucial part it played in shaping Cobra Kai. Ralph especially underlined the well-done character development in the series, especially the role of Terry Silver. So, if you’re eager to check out The Karate Kid series, it’s available on Apple TV, and you can binge-watch Cobra Kai on Netflix.
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