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!
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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.
Underestimating Success and Missing Scenes
- Kove initially didn't think "The Karate Kid" would be a big success and even missed his own scene in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".
- He later found out he was in the Tarantino film after receiving compliments from Eli Roth.
Developing Character Backstories
- Create detailed backstories and unwritten relationships for characters to add depth.
- This approach helps actors understand their motivations and make them relatable.