Ralph Macchio wanted to "honour the legacy" of the franchise in 'Karate Kid: Legends'.
The 63-year-old actor reprises his role as Daniel LaRusso on the big screen in the martial arts franchise for the first time in 36 years and is grateful that the new flick pays homage to the past through the connection between Jackie Chan's character Mr. Han and karate master Mr. Miyagi (played by the late Pat Morita).