The search for the nextKarate Kidis underway!
“Hi everyone! We’ve got big news,” Chanbegan in their video, before Macchio jumped in with, “We’re starring in a newKarate Kidmovie together.”
“That’s big news, but we even have bigger news,” Chan continued. “We’re looking for the next Karate Kid.”
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Ralph Macchio in ‘The Karate Kid’ (1984); Jackie Chan in ‘The Karate Kid’ (2010).Alamy; Columbia/Kobal/Shutterstock
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The video then directed hopeful stars toKarateKidCasting.comto get more information about the search and how to submit for consideration.
Meanwhile, Chan starred opposite Smith in 2010’sThe Karate Kid, where he played Mr. Han, a kung fu master and mentor to Smith’s character, Dre Parker.
Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in ‘The Karate Kid III’ (1989).Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
Back in January 2021, Macchio told PEOPLE abouthow different generations of fans have reactedto theKarate KiduniversethroughCobra Kai.
“Kids see the show and then tell their parents, ‘Hey, you should check this out. It’s really cool,’ " he said at the time. “To go through the ebbs and flows of popularity for 36-plus years and now be in a place where parents, kids and even grandparents are sharing the same excitement is really special.”
source: people.com
