Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Cobra Kai Creators Asked Hilary Swank for Final Season Return
The people who make 'Cobra Kai' wanted Hilary Swank, who was in 'The Next Karate Kid,' to be in the last season.
They thought of a way for her character to join, but she wasn't interested.
Even though they didn't get to talk with her about it, they still think her character is important.
They didn't change the story, but they might bring her back in the future.
Cobra Kai creators contacted Hilary Swank about appearing in the final season.
They had an idea for her character, Julie Pierce, to return.
Swank's team responded respectfully, but she declined to participate.
The creators did not significantly alter the season's storyline.
They hope to include Julie Pierce in future projects.
- Who
- Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg contacted Hilary Swank.
- What
- Cobra Kai creators sought Hilary Swank for a cameo.
- When
- For the final season.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To include her character Julie Pierce in the show.
- Show
- Cobra Kai
- Actress approached
- Hilary Swank
- Movie
- The Next Karate Kid (1994)
- Character
- Julie Pierce
- Creators
- Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg