Ralph Macchio shares the 1 factor it will take for“ The Karate Child” franchise to go on without end 

Ralph Macchio believes the Karate Kid can stay on without end — however first, it must hit pause.

The actor, who originated the position of Daniel LaRusso within the 1984 movie, has excessive hopes for the way forward for the franchise that launched his profession. However he additionally acknowledges that followers would possibly want a break.

"Between the collection and the film with Jackie Chan, all that colliding on the similar time, I simply assume there must be a reset," Macchio instructed PEOPLE in an interview printed Dec. 20. "After which discovering the proper approach to launch, as a result of the fan base — it's by no means gone away. It hasn't gone away since 1984."

He added, "However you need to service and be natural, and be true to the integrity of the characters. In order that's at all times a problem as soon as you might be within the lengthy recreation."

After starring within the unique Karate Child trilogy, Macchio continued Daniel LaRusso's story on the YouTube Purple turned Netflix collection Cobra Kai, which sees his iconic character rediscover his love of karate and type a tentative friendship along with his previous rival, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The collection aired its sixth and remaining season earlier this 12 months.

Macchio has since appeared with Jackie Chan on this 12 months's Karate Child: Legends, which launched Ben Wang (American Born Chinese language) as Li Fong, the great-nephew of Chan's Mr. Han.

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Requested about the way forward for the Karate Child franchise, Macchio admitted, “There's been discussions" however famous that there's "nothing set" simply but.

He added, "Me and the fellows who write that present and different actors concerned, we're all open to speaking. However one thing isn't coming tomorrow. I don't have that secret but. Perhaps we do a couple of different issues. And Cobra Kai by no means dies. Karate Child lives without end."

Legends stays the newest entry within the franchise. The movie, which hit theaters in Could, follows Li Fong as he strikes from China to New York Metropolis along with his mom (Ming-Na Wen). Like Daniel LaRusso earlier than him, Li has bother with bullies at college, main him to hitch a karate competitors and switch to his previous sensei, Mr. Han, for coaching. When Mr. Han enlists unique Karate Child Daniel LaRusso for assist, Li should be taught a brand new approach to battle, merging their two types into one for the final word martial arts showdown.

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