Why does Cobra Kai make us laugh more than The Karate Kid did?
The show was pitched as a dramedy, but the writers come from Hot Tub Time Machine and Harold & Kumar, so while it has action, heart and nostalgia, they stretch the boundaries with humor. Originally, I was told the show could stand on its own without a Karate Kid character and we’d call it Bad Sensei.
Back in 1984, did you have any clue how iconic your bully character Johnny Lawrence would become?
I was just turning 18—I didn’t know what “iconic” meant. Even if nobody had ever seen the movie, it was already one of the most special experiences in my life because it was my first film and I was working with the director who made Rocky, John Avildsen. But The Karate Kid was like catching lightning in a bottle. It’s never gone away.
What’s the over/under on how many times you’ve had “Sweep the leg” quoted at you?
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