Ralph Macchio, William Zabka return for The Karate Kid series

To be aired on subscription service YouTube Red, the series on Karate Kid comes nearly three decades after the martial arts drama released. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka will reprise their iconic roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively.

Karate Kid stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka are all set to reprise their iconic roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively. The duo will star in a 10-episode, half-hour series titled Cobra Kai on subscription service YouTube Red, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Actors Ralph Macchio (L) and William Zabka of Cobra Kai speak onstage during the YouTube Red Originals Presentation portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. (AFP)

The series comes nearly three decades after the martial arts drama released.

The show, which will premiere in 2018, will be set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and follow the duo once again reigniting their rivalry.

While Johnny seeks redemption, a seemingly successful Daniel struggles to get through life without his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, who was originally played by late actor Pat Morita.

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