In a thrilling development for fans of “Cobra Kai,” series co-creator Hayden Schlossberg is making his acting debut in Season 6, Part 2 of the Netflix show. Schlossberg plays the role of Ezra, the flashy lawyer for the infamous Terry Silver, portrayed by Thomas Ian Griffith. The pair first make their appearance in episode 9, titled “Blood In Blood Out.”
Schlossberg, along with his childhood friends and collaborators Jon Hurwitz and Josh Heald, co-created “Cobra Kai” as a tribute to their beloved movie franchise, “The Karate Kid.” Although Schlossberg has been heavily involved behind the scenes, this marks his first time appearing on screen.
In a recent interview, Schlossberg expressed that he never actively sought an acting role but was drawn to the idea due to the intriguing nature of Ezra’s character. The idea of becoming part of Terry Silver’s legal team felt fitting, particularly after the narrative decided his character would face legal troubles in Season 5. He admitted the thought of representing such a notorious figure piqued his interest.
While Hurwitz and Heald jokingly suggested this could be Schlossberg’s path to stardom, he assured fans he remains the same person he’s always been. Though the trio remained tight-lipped about any similar cameos by Hurwitz and Heald in the upcoming episodes, exclusive reports indicate that viewers can expect numerous surprises ahead.
Set more than three decades after the iconic 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, “Cobra Kai” continues the rivalry between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). In the latter half of Season 6, the stakes are raised at the Sekai Taikai, where Miyagi-Do faces both new challenges and old enemies in their quest to become world champions. The question remains: will the dojo remain united as internal conflicts begin to surfacing yet again?
Netflix has released a fresh batch of five episodes, with the final installment of the series scheduled to premiere early next year.
This thrilling revelation showcases the show’s ability to evolve while staying true to its roots, providing fans with an exciting blend of nostalgia and fresh content as they gear up for the conclusion of this beloved series.