We are only a few weeks from Cobra Kai Season 5 to hit Netflix around the world and Netflix has just confirmed that we will see another explosion from the past back for the new season. Sean Kanan was officially confirmed to return as Mike Barnes for the new season.
Creator of Cobra Kai has long tempted a more familiar face to appear in the coming season (including season 5), with Jon Hurwitz teasing: “There are many madness; If you are a franchise fan, maybe some familiar faces appear, maybe not; There will be a lot of karate. “
It has now been confirmed that Mike Barnes will appear in the new season. His appearance has been deployed for a long time, and even subject to several fan theories. In theory shows that Barnes might even be Miguel’s father! For those who are not used to characters, he was first introduced in Karate Kid III and has the nickname “Bad Boy Karate”.
The winner of various karate tournaments, Barnes is a skilled martial arts star who defeated Daniel in most films (until the end, of course). He was employed by Terry Silver and was allowed to have a part of Cobra Kai if he defeated Daniel. Until recently, Sean Kanan has refused to say whether he will return or not to the role of Mike Barnes.
The actor spoke to Desert Sun in 2021, told them, “There is something about wearing a black and gold uniform. You feel empowered and like a badass,” but in the end concluded that he could not “confirm or deny” whether he would Back to the characters in any form.
The star also told Desert Sun, “At least 50 people hit me on Instagram who asked if I would return for the fourth season. I think there is a definite possibility, but I cannot confirm or deny. ” Since Karate Kid III, Kenan continues to be an actor who appears in titles such as general hospitals, Young and The Restless, and Studio City.
The news appeared beside many of the first display images for season 5 of Cobra Kai. The majority of photos show us what we can expect to enter the fifth season, which is an all-out war between Miyagi-do (reinforced by Eagle-Fang and Chozen) and Cobra Kai, now led by Terry Silver. Cobra Kai. (L to r) William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2022
Cobra Kai. (L to r) Joe Seo as Kyler, Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2022 “Following the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament, season 5 found Terry Silver expanding the Cobra Kai Empire and tried to make the karate style” No Mercy “as one -time match in the city. With the creese behind bars of iron and Johnny Lawrence removed karate to focus on repairing the damage caused, Daniel Larusso had to call old friends to ask for help. “
Cobra Kai Season 5 arrived at Netflix globally on September 9, 2022. do you hope to see Sean Right repeating his role as Mike Barnes in Cobra Kai Season 5? Tell us in the comments below.