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In the movie “Karate Kid: Legends,” there are plenty of fighters, led by Ben Wang as Li Fong, an expert in kung fu who combines his past martial arts skills with karate, under the tutelage of Jackie Chan’s character, Mr. Han, and Ralph Macchio’s character, Daniel LaRusso. Interestingly, Joshua Jackson’s character, Victor, has a background in boxing aside from martial arts.

In the movie “Karate Kid: Legends”, one of the characters who mainly stays out of the action is Mia, played by Sadie Stanley. As the daughter of Victor, she avoids violence because she’s seen her father receive some harsh blows in the ring. However, if the series “Cobra Kai” has shown us anything, it’s just a question of when, not if, a character from the Miyagi-verse will put on a gi.

In simpler terms, Liam Crowley from ScreenRant had an interview with Stanley discussing the intricate relationship between Mia and Victor, Mia’s strategy for competing against Li in the Battle of the Five Boroughs competition, and which Karate Kid character Stanley might train Mia in case there’s a sequel.

Mia’s Protective Tendencies Informs Her Relationship With Li Fong

“She just has her dad, it’s just them two against the world…”

In “Karate Kid: Legends,” the film’s impact is largely carried by the relationships between parents and children, which are exemplified by the characters played by Ben Wang and Ming-Na Wen, along with Sadie Stanley and Joshua Jackson.

Stanley mentioned that collaborating with Jackson, who portrays her character’s father, was incredibly effortless. Upon their initial meeting, they shared a meal and spent some time getting acquainted. “We simply grew familiar with each other,” he added. Stanley also noted that Jackson is a doting father to his daughter, Juno, whom he finds absolutely charming. “He’s the epitome of a loving dad,” Stanley said, describing how he frequently discusses Juno, shares pictures, and talks about her interests and personality. In essence, Jackson exudes an undeniable ‘dad vibe’.

That dad energy carried into Jackson’s performance as Victor, as he is Mia’s lone parent.

Stanley observed, “Indeed, Mia tends to be quite guarded around her father. Losing her mother at a young age made her mature quickly, and as she’s only got her dad left, they’re essentially a team struggling together in this pizzeria to get by. This experience undoubtedly shapes her interactions with others.

Mia’s concern for her dad, who’s had tough blows in the boxing ring, influences how she connects with Ben Wang’s character, Li Fong.

Stanley remarked, “When she encounters Li, she seems to reflect his true self back to him and encourages him to be truthful with himself and others. It appears that she recognizes his potential even before he does himself. That’s quite remarkable when you can help someone in that way. Generally speaking, Mia is a person who sees beyond the clutter, and she possesses an exceptional emotional intuition; she serves as a stabilizing influence.

Sadie Stanley Wants Hilary Swank In Karate Kid: Legends 2

“Please bring her back. I’m obsessed with her!”

It could happen soon that Mia realizes her own abilities in karate, given that many characters from the Miyagi-verse ultimately learn this martial art, and since a potential sequel might require her to engage physically, she seems prepared to take part.

Stanley enthusiastically agreed. He admired Ben during filming, noticing how diligently he worked and was tested thoroughly. Ben truly shined in his role, and Stanley found it captivating when jobs have a physical component. In the sequel, perhaps Mia should step into the ring as well.

Since Li possesses both Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, it seems perfectly reasonable that Mia should also have a teacher of her own. Upon being inquired if she’d be open to Hilary Swank reprising her role as Julie Pierce to mentor Mia, Stanley expressed his excitement with great enthusiasm.

Indeed, that’s an interesting query. Please go ahead and retrieve her for me. She’s exceptional, and I’m quite smitten by her. It would indeed be thrilling if we could get the whole team to mentor Mia.

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2025-05-30 23:27

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