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Why Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio Didn't Return For The Next Karate Kid
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Nick Staniforth)
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The original Karate Kid Ralph Macchio reveals why he sat out The Next Karate Kid, the 1994 franchise sequel that disappointed fans
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- Macchio says he was never approached to reprise his iconic role of Daniel LaRusso in The Next Karate Kid, which instead starred Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi and Hilary Swank
- The actor admits he was
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Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, The Next Karate Kid