The Jordan Harbinger Show 616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo
Jan 25, 2022
Martin Kove, best known as John Kreese from The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, shares fascinating insights into his iconic roles. He reveals how channeling personal anger helped him nail his audition for The Karate Kid. Kove discusses the need for better leadership role models in popular culture and reflects on finding humanity in villainous characters. He also dives into the psychological challenges of portraying complex figures like Kreese while maintaining his youthful vigor at 74. His upcoming podcast with his kids promises more engaging conversations!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Landing the Role of Kreese
- Martin Kove landed his role as John Kreese by channeling real anger during his audition.
- He was upset about the short notice he received, using that emotion to deliver a powerful performance.
Importance of Strong Scripts
- The success of movies like "The Karate Kid" hinges on well-written scripts and memorable lines.
- Kove argues that the Western genre needs strong scripts to regain its former popularity.
Need for Role Models
- Modern society lacks strong role models who embrace personal responsibility.
- Kove believes that figures in the spotlight should inherently lead by example.