Cobra Kai will reside on.
Netflix right this moment introduced it’s the new dwelling to Cobra Kai, the sequence continuation of the long-lasting The Karate Child movie franchise from Sony Footage Tv.
The movie’s stars, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprise their star-making roles within the sequence together with Martin Kove as sensei John Kreese.
Below the phrases of the deal, the primary two seasons of Sony Footage Tv’s Cobra Kai will premiere on Netflix this 12 months, with an all-new third season to observe.
The sequence takes place 30 years after the occasions of the 1984 All Valley Karate Event, the place a now profitable Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) struggles to keep up stability in his life with out the steerage of Mr. Miyagi, and should face his earlier adversary, down-and-out Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), who seeks redemption by reopening the notorious Cobra Kai karate dojo.
The sequence has been a crucial success since its debut, and was named 2018’s Finest Drama by Rotten Tomatoes, incomes a uncommon 100% Contemporary score for its first season. Moreover, the sequence has garnered two Emmy nominations.
Cobra Kai is written and govt produced by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg by way of their manufacturing firm, Counterbalance Leisure.
Heald is the author behind the cult basic Sizzling Tub Time Machine franchise, whereas Hurwitz & Schlossberg created the profitable Harold & Kumar movie sequence, wrote and directed the worldwide field workplace success American Reunion, and produced 2018’s hit comedy Blockers.
Collectively, the trio conceived of this new Karate Child storyline that picks-up many years after the unique movie ends.
James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett govt produce for Overbrook Leisure together with Susan Ekins in affiliation with Sony Footage Tv, with Macchio and Zabka serving as co-executive producers.
Government Producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg: “Making Cobra Kai has been a dream come true for us since day one. We’re grateful for the tireless dedication of Jeff Frost, Chris Parnell, Jason Clodfelter, Karen Tatevosian, and all our companions at Sony for locating us a brand new dwelling the place we cannot solely proceed the sequence, but additionally discover alternatives to additional broaden The Karate Child universe.”
“We’re past excited to affix our new companions at Netflix and look ahead to the present reaching the huge world viewers who loves this franchise as a lot as we do.”
Brian Wright, Vice President, Authentic Collection, Netflix: “The attraction of The Karate Child saga is timeless, and Cobra Kai picks up proper the place it left off with out lacking a beat.”
“The rivalry between Daniel and Johnny is one for the ages, and the present has a ton of coronary heart and is plenty of enjoyable. We are able to’t wait to introduce a brand new technology of followers to Cobra Kai and are thrilled to be its new dwelling all over the world.”
Jeff Frost, President of Sony Footage Tv mentioned the next:
“We’re so happy with Cobra Kai and are overwhelmed by the huge fan response to the sequence. Josh, Jon, Hayden, Ralph, William and your complete solid have achieved such an excellent job with this sensational sequence and the large viewers response and sentiment for it’s a testomony to that.”
“We’re very grateful to our companions at Netflix and couldn’t be extra elated that they’ve change into the brand new dwelling for this epic saga.”
Whereas the sequence was not but canceled at Youtube, the streamer is exiting the scripted market and instructed the producers that the present wouldn’t be renewed past its third season.
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