original_query: What is the significance of Julie Pierce in the Miyagi-verse?
query: What is the significance of Julie Pierce in the Cobra Kai Miyagi-verse?
answer: Julie Pierce, played by Hilary Swank, is significant as the character who replaced Daniel LaRusso as Mr. Miyagi's student in *The Next Karate Kid*.  The Cobra Kai creators have acknowledged her and discussed the possibility of her appearing in the series, hinting at a potential showdown with Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso.