Ralph Macchio, now 63, continues to embrace his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso in the upcoming "Karate Kid: Legends," set three years after the Netflix series "Cobra Kai." In the film, he shifts focus to mentoring a teenager, discussing both the passage of time and his real-life karate journey. Despite revealing he's not as limber as he once was, Macchio has remained dedicated to the art, having passed his black belt in Goju-ryu. He emphasizes the importance of a great young actor in the mentor-student dynamic of the new narrative.
For 41 years, I’ve lived with Daniel LaRusso, he says. If I truly had trained for 41 years, I’d probably be the world champion now.
In Karate Kid: Legends, LaRusso arrives midway through, introducing karate to a mentor-student scenario, adding depth to the kung fu narrative.
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