Emmy-Winning Actor Sean Kanan Cannot Keep Calm About Joining ‘The Karate Kid’ Universe In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5: “I have waited a long time…”

Published 08/17/2022, 12:00 PM EDT

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The renowned martial arts comedy Cobra Kai, based on The Karate Kid of Robert Mark Kamen, is preparing for an exhilarating comeback on Netflix. The trailer of season 5 is finally here, making all the fans go crazy as we meet new faces in the critically-acclaimed series.

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Although the speculations have been going on since the release of season 4 that Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) would call his friend Mike Barnes to assist him, we had no confirmation until Netflix shared the first look pictures of the new season. And now when the actor Sean Kanan himself revealed his excitement about joining the show. Let’s see how his old character connects him to this drama and what he has to say about it. 

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Sean Kanan has joined hands with the talented team of Cobra Kai

The famous bad guy of Karate Kid Part III, Mike Barnes, was a skilled martial arts who won several karate tournaments. In the movie, he defeated Daniel many times as the actor once told Desert Sun that wearing that uniform gives real power and makes you feel “like a badass“.

And now Sean is ready to break some bones by returning to play his iconic role in the new season of Cobra Kai. The actor recently shared the news on Instagram that he will reprise his role in the upcoming season. Delighted to be part of the show, Sean said:

“I have waited a long time to be a part of the amazing show. I am absolutely humbled that a character that I played over three decades ago still holds a place in the heart of the fans of the ‘Karate Kid’ universe.”

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Moreover, he addressed his fans, saying that he loved the way they speculated different things about his arrival. He also praised how Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg wrote his storyline. The actor seemed thrilled about his entry into the newest season of Cobra Kai.

“Okay, maybe I’m a little more excited if I’m being honest,” said the actor. We too are excited for his return as the trailer keeps him and the role he plays in the upcoming season hidden.

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Are you also excited about the comeback of this Bad Boy? Don’t forget to let us know your views in the comment section below. The martial arts drama will hit Netflix on September 9, 2022. To learn more about Netflix shows, keep yourself tuned with us.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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