In YouTube Red's COBRA KAI, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) is letting the doors swing wide on the dojo where he once learned to strike first, strike fast, and show no mercy. In the latest teaser for the upcoming show, we find Johnny rounding up a ragtag group of would-be warriors with the intent of teaching them the ways of the fist. It's a real who's who of ruffions too, with one kid sporting a blue mohawk while another looks an awful lot like a young Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio).
COBRA KAI will find Xolo Maridueña (PARENTHOOD) as Miguel Diaz, a victim of high school bullies who’s taken under Johnny’s wing; Tanner Buchanan (DESIGNATED SURVIVOR) as Johnny’s son, Robby Keene, who’s determined to prove himself to be nothing like his father; and guest-star Ed Asner as Johnny’s old-school stepfather, Sid Weinberg. The series also stars Courtney Henggeler as Daniel's wife and business partner, Amanda, while Mary Mouser (FREAKISH) enters the story as their spitfire daughter, Samantha.
The show is being written for YouTube Red by Josh Herald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg and will make its debut later this year.
So, how are you feeling about COBRA KAI now that we've seen a bit more of it? Do you think Johnny's flippant attitude about window washing is rad? Are you hoping to see Ralph Macchio perform his iconic crane kick at some point in the film? Will there be flashbacks of Mr. Miyagi's teachings? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and hey, Johnny's right, you can wash your windows any damn well you please.
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