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Singaporean actor Adrian Pang will soon be waxing on and waxing off as he takes on the role of the iconic karate master Mr Miyagi \u2013 played by the late Pat Morita in the original movie \u2013 in the upcoming production of The Karate Kid \u2013 The Musical.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday (Mar 10), organisers of the musical\u2019s UK tour announced the cast for the production. Joining Pang are Gibraltarian teen actor Gino Ochello as Daniel LaRusso \u2013 the role originally portrayed by Ralph Macchio \u2013 and British actress Abigail Amin as Ali Mills, a character first played by Elisabeth Shue.<\/p>\n
Over at rival dojo Cobra Kai’s side are British actor Joe Simmons as Johnny Lawrence and Matt Mills as John Kreese.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m gradually transitioning back to being a freelance actor just like I was 25 years ago. So this is just a gentle reintroduction to that life. It\u2019s scary and exciting. I\u2019m s******* my pants \u2013 <\/span>I\u2019ll have to get the Kid to help me wax it off!” Pang told CNA Lifestyle.<\/p>\n The 60-year-old actor is also the co-artistic director of Singapore theatre company Pangdemonium, which he co-runs with his wife Tracie Pang. In February, the company announced it would close at the end of 2026 after a 16-year run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n