Casting Will Smith's remake of "The Karate Kid"
Horrible news out of Hollywood today: That much-rumored remake of "The Karate Kid" is a go, with Will Smith producing and his son Jaden starring.
Sigh.
As a lifelong fan of "Karate Kid," I can't say I'm particularly excited about seeing this -- but as a lifelong "Karate Kid" fan, I am a little intrigued to see how the cast shapes up.
I'm no Hollywood guy, but I think I know enough about "Karate Kid," Will Smith and nepotism to cast this new version of "The Karate Kid." Here goes my new cast -- it strikes first, strikes hard and shows no mercy:
Jaden Smith as Daniel LaRusso
"Thanks for letting me ruin a perfectly good movie, Dad!"
Danny DeVito as Mr. Miyagi
If DeVito is too busy doing "It's Always Sunny ...", I'd go with Geoffrey, the butler from "Fresh Prince."
If DeVito is too busy doing "It's Always Sunny ...", I'd go with Geoffrey, the butler from "Fresh Prince."
Chace Crawford as Johnny Lawrence
Chace contains two very important Johnny characteristics: feathered hair and douchiness.
Chace contains two very important Johnny characteristics: feathered hair and douchiness.
Jamie Lynn Spears as Ali Mills
Twenty years later, what's worse: Ali having a kid, or Ali dating a kid from Reseda?
Twenty years later, what's worse: Ali having a kid, or Ali dating a kid from Reseda?
Jazzy Jeff as Sensai John Kreese
It would be a career-changing role for the normally carefree Jazzy Jeff, previously known for getting tossed out of doors.
It would be a career-changing role for the normally carefree Jazzy Jeff, previously known for getting tossed out of doors.
Hillary Banks as Lucille LaRusso
Big-hair, useless character ... it works.
Big-hair, useless character ... it works.
If they get as far as remaking "Karate Kid III," then I'm already calling this one:
Carlton Banks as Terry Silver
Carlton Banks as Terry Silver
PREVIOUSLY ON THE BEEHIVE
- Zabka in Fresno: Cobra Kai never dies!
- Sweeping the Leg with Billy Zabka
Comments:
NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude, the Karate Kid is SACRED! This is SO wrong! :/
Posted by: Renee N at November 11, 2008 11:12 AM
Is Jaden Smith like, 10 years old? Isn't that a wee bit young to have a love interest?
Posted by: Bethany Clough at November 11, 2008 11:14 AM
Yeah, I find that part of it a little weird ..
But I also figure that Ralph Macchio was like 23 at the time, so between them, that's an average of 16.5 and that works.
Posted by: Mike Oz at November 11, 2008 11:16 AM
So if they cast Geoffrey will they go to England in the sequel. He will meet a pretty British thing, go dancing to some house music and get in a fight with a soccer hooligan who works for Geoffrey's brother.
Posted by: Blair at November 11, 2008 11:34 AM
What the hell is up with Will Smith lately? First he wantsed to do a remake of Oldboy with Spielberg and now this? I swear if he decides to remake Goonies next I'm going down to Hollywood and busting some kneecaps.
Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2008 11:35 AM
I was JUST talking about your Karate Kid shower costume last night. Perfect timing posting that link to the picture.
Posted by: Heather at November 11, 2008 12:13 PM
Wax OFF!
Posted by: Erin D. at November 11, 2008 12:21 PM
mike,
start the internet crusade to get them to change the fresno line from karate kid. i know it's a dis in the film, but we don't any association with this hot, steamy pile of ish.
Posted by: ed at November 11, 2008 12:25 PM
Here's my rundown...Karate Kid: Battle of the Blogosphere
Daniel LaRusso: Josh Tehee (studies martial arts, has killer moves, rides a bike).
Mr. Miyagi: Bill McEwen (has a roundabout way of getting to a point, offers funny quips, is kinda old).
Johnny Lawrence: Adam Wall (can look very serious at times, runs with a tough crowd, known to strike first).
Ali Mills: H-Mac (Starts off sweet, but will break your heart).
Sensai John Kreese: Mike Oz (lives by his own "code", already considered a "godfather", shows no mercy).
Tommy (Yeah! Get him a body bag): Me (Good for a single line, can be inappropriate at times, like to hang with the tough kids (aka bloggers).
Posted by: Travis Sheridan at November 11, 2008 12:40 PM
Nice, Travis ... nice!
I'd say if we're expanding the Cobra Kai that Ed would make a good Dutch .
Posted by: Mike Oz at November 11, 2008 12:46 PM
Brodiemash as Bobby Brown.
Posted by: Heather at November 11, 2008 12:48 PM
Heather and Mike...good call.
I feel a swede coming on...
Posted by: Travis Sheridan at November 11, 2008 12:59 PM
Travis: I think someone has a swede on their hands.
Posted by: Famous at November 11, 2008 1:07 PM
scientology must be working on Will's brain to have him come up with the idea of remaking Karate Kid. this is just pathetic. i hate life!!!!
Posted by: mdub420 at November 11, 2008 1:08 PM
Well played Travis. I'd totally play that role.
Posted by: adam at November 11, 2008 1:13 PM
Travis you should totally swede Karate Kid. You have till the 15th to get it done.
Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2008 1:40 PM
Dude, Travis!!! Swede that!!! :)
Posted by: Renee N at November 11, 2008 1:51 PM
Michael: I'd love to, but I'm already working on a pretty complex swede...I thought I had until the 17th to get to in...
Posted by: Travis Sheridan at November 11, 2008 1:52 PM
Crap, my mistake. Yeah it's the 17th when it's due. Sorry bout that.
Posted by: Michael at November 11, 2008 1:59 PM
do i have to die my hair to be dutch?
because i'm in, but don't really want to go bleached blond (again).
i'd look even tougher in that cobra kai ghi.
Posted by: ed at November 11, 2008 4:30 PM
For everyone who loved "The Karate Kid," but wished it sucked.
Posted by: Marty at November 11, 2008 5:59 PM
My friend, Jason, just had a great idea: Why doesn't Smith bring "The Fresh Prince" to the big screen? Or is that too sacred to him?
I would love to see someone obnoxious (like one of the younger Wayans brothers) steal it out from under him and do it.
Posted by: Heather at November 12, 2008 9:44 AM
If I were rich, I would pay Will Smith to jump off a cliff.
Posted by: Crying at November 12, 2008 11:31 AM
Bad idea Mr. Smith. Put this on the back burner (or, better yet, just trash it) and get to work on a Fresh Prince reunion :D
Posted by: Tanya at January 14, 2009 3:48 PM
how dare they try to remake the best movie ever and replace the greatest actor to ever live RALPH MACCHIO
Posted by: ambs at February 19, 2009 7:50 PM
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