Was Hilary Swank in the original Karate Kid?

Was Hilary Swank in the original Karate Kid?

After appearing in the 1994 film The Next Karate Kid as Julie Pierce, Swank, 48, has been asked countless times by fans if she’ll ever appear in the Netflix karate series. “I’m not in Cobra Kai, no one’s asked me to be in Cobra Kai,” Swank told Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday’s Live with Kelly and Ryan.

How old was Hilary Swank in Karate Kid?

Miyagi when they first arrive in Okinawa in The Karate Kid Part II (1986). Hilary Swank was just 18 when she auditioned to play the orphan Julie, beating out some 500 other hopefuls.

Is Hilary Swank in Karate Kid 2?

It stars Hilary Swank as Julie Pierce (in her first theatrical appearance in a starring role) and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi.

Who plays Julie San in Karate Kid?

Julie Pierce is the main protagonist of The Next Karate Kid. Julie is portrayed by Hilary Swank. She is one of the few characters from the movies that hasn’t appeared yet in Cobra Kai.

Who turned down the role of Karate Kid?

The role of Daniel LaRusso was allegedly initially offered to Sean Penn. Penn turned it down because he was trying for more adult roles. Penn later said in an interview that he thought Ralph Macchio was one of the greatest living actors.

Is Hilary Swank a black belt?

Hilary Swank Was Given A Special Colored Belt By Her Instructor. Ninth-degree black belt Pat E.