Ralph Maccio plays the lead in the 1984 film 'Karate Kid'. Which famous actor rejected the role?

Explanation

'Karate Kid' is a series of four films about the boy Daniel LaRusso who meets Mr. Miyagi. Mr. Miyagi uses untraditional methods to teach the rowdy boy that there is more to martial arts than just fighting. The first Karate Kid film was released in 1984. It starred Ralph Macchio in the role as Karate Kid - a role that Charlie Sheen had previously rejected. In 2010 a remake was made, starring Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, as Karate Kid.