Mortal Kombat 2will feature fan-favorite character Johnny Cage. Now, Warner Bros. and New Line’s sequel may have found someone to play the role:The Boysstar Karl Urban.
TheMortal Kombatreboot starred Lewis Tan as Cole Young, an original character created for the film who seeks out fighters from the video games to help protect himself and his family from the villainous Sub-Zero. While Johhny Cage was not among theMortal Kombatcharacters featured in the reboot, the film promised his inclusion in the sequel by ending with Cole Young heading to Los Angeles to seek the martial arts movie star.
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Since then, fans have wonderedwho will play Johnny Cage inMortal Kombat 2, and they might finally have their answer.The Wrapreports that Urban is in final talks to play Johnny Cage inMortal Kombat 2. Fans will likely know Urban best for his roles as Billy Butcher in Amazon Prime Video’sThe Boys, Dr. Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy in theStar Trekreboot movies, Skurge inThor: Ragnarok, Éomer in Peter Jackson’s final twoLord of the Ringsfilms, and Judge Dredd inDredd.
Johnny Cage has been part of theMortal Kombatfranchisesince he was introduced in the first game in 1992. The character is often depicted as a Hollywood action movie star who also happens to be one of the primary heroes defending Earthrealm. Known for iconic Fatality finishing moves, Johnny Cage also places great importance on his public image and exudes a cool attitude. In the rebootedMortal Kombatgames, Johnny Cage passes his mantle down to his daughter, Cassie Cage.
As mentioned, Urban has experience in genre blockbusters, making him a more-than-suitable candidate for the Johnny Cage role. However,Urban’s role inThe Boysand other projects proves he can deliver powerful, layered, and moving performances amid the blockbuster spectacle.
AlthoughMortal Kombatonly grossed $84.4 million worldwide, it did so amid the pandemic and became one of HBO Max’s most successful titles. Still, fans believe there are ways for theMortal Kombatsequel to improve on the first film, and casting Urban as Johnny Cage is a significant step toward achieving that goal.
Mortal Kombat 2begins production in June 2023.
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