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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Cobra Kai creators were ‘disappointed’ Hilary Swank turned down reprise of Karate Kid character

Cobra Kai co-creator Josh Heald has revealed the show invited Hilary Swank to return to her role as Julie Pierce from 1994’s The Next Karate Kid, but the Oscar winner turned them down.

Cobra Kai ran for six seasons and serves as a sequel or spin-off to the Karate Kid film franchise, with Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprising their respective roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence.

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