However, one of the most talked-about actors fans wanted to see return in Cobra Kai was Hilary Swank, who starred opposite Morita in 1994's The Next Karate Kid.

Cobra Kai co-creator Josh Heald is explaining why a Hilary Swank cameo never happened in the show's final season Swank, a two-time Oscar winner, played Julie Pierce in 1994's The Next Karate Kid ...

Hilary Swank said thanks, but no thanks. The creators of the hit Netflix show “Cobra Kai” have revealed that they tried to get Swank, 50, to appear in the popular “Karate Kid” sequel series.

“Cobra Kai” creators say it was 'disappointing' Hilary Swank turned down an offer to return Kristen Baldwin June 18, 2025 Getty Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, and a hawk in 'The Next Karate Kid' ...

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The Oscar-winning actress opted not to return to her roots with a cameo in the Netflix series. Swank previously starred in 1994’s “The Next Karate Kid” in the lead role.

The Next Karate Kid The young actress's first starring role came in 1994's , in which she played Julie Pierce, the first female karate kid to be trained by Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi.

Cobra Kai co-creator Josh Heald is explaining why a Hilary Swank cameo never happened in the show's final season Swank, a two-time Oscar winner, played Julie Pierce in 1994's The Next Karate Kid ...