Nervous Cobra Kai Star Overcomes Fear to Face Jackie Chan in New Karate Kid Film
Cobra Kai star Ralph Macchio was hesitant to face off against Jackie Chan in the upcoming Karate Kid film. Actor Jacob Bertrand, who also stars in the Netflix series as Eli ‘Hawk’ Moskowitz, spoke to GamesRadar+ about the upcoming film starring the legendary action and Karate icon.
During a conversation with Macchio, Bertrand shared that the latter praised Chan’s fighting skills, mentioning that Chan still moves like a 20-year-old, which can be intimidating. Despite the nerves, Macchio acknowledged Chan as a master and expressed his excitement about working with him on an action film.
Macchio assured Bertrand that the fight sequences went well and that he was looking forward to the movie. The much-anticipated Karate Kid film is set to be released next year and features a new cast of young actors.
While Bertrand is not part of the film, he often discusses his experiences and updates with Macchio, especially regarding Chan’s involvement in the project. Macchio shared insights and anecdotes about the young cast, praising their talent while jokingly emphasizing his superiority.
The Karate Kid reboot, set for release in 2023, stars Macchio and Chan alongside a new hero played by Ben Wang. In an interview, Macchio revealed that the film will have connections to the Netflix series and aims to stay true to the character and motivations.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 premieres on Netflix on November 15, with Part 3 scheduled for 2025. The new Karate Kid film is slated to hit theaters on May 30, 2025.