Ralph Macchio on Why Now Was the Right Time to End ‘Cobra Kai,’ the Future of Daniel LaRusso and That Coldplay Music Video
variety.comMichael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Serendipity seems to follow Ralph Macchio — and it most recently took him to Australia.
In October, Coldplay released the song “The Karate Kid,” and it’s exactly what you think it’s about, down to the lyrics about “Daniel.” That, of course, is the name of the lead character played by Macchio in three “The Karate Kid” movies and six seasons of Netflix’s “Cobra Kai.” After Macchio heard the tune, he shared it on social media — and that’s when Coldplay concocted a plan.
Frontman Chris Martin asked Macchio to come to Australia, where they were playing a series of dates, and film the music video.
The ruse included bringing the actor on stage to help perform “The Karate Kid.” “It was just one of those whirlwind things,” says Macchio, who just returned from Down Under. “It’s just a beautiful track.
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