Karl Urban has been cast as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2, which hints at a version of the Cage character who differs greatly from the games.
Mortal Kombat 2 has cast Karl Urban as the iconic Johnny Cage, which hints at a different take on the games' enduring character. In the Mortal Kombat video game series, Johnny Cage is a self-assured, ignorant movie star summoned to the Mortal Kombat tournament to fight for Earthrealm. When Cage isn't fighting Goro or starring in over-the-top action movies, the character is in a relationship with Sonya Blade.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Previously, viewers criticized Warner Bros. for inventing a totally original main character when Johnny Cage was prime for adapting. With the upcoming sequel film, the studio is finally righting this wrong. The Mortal Kombat 2 logo revealed behind-the-scenes images, including a tease of Cage's unique powers, which indicates the fictional movie star will have a big role in the film.
Casting Karl Urban Hints At A Johnny Cage Personality Change Although he's currently most well-known for playing the tough, stoic Billy Butcher in the darkly funny superhero satire The Boys, Karl Urban also starred in the criminally overlooked Dredd as the titular judge, jury, and executioner. The actor was perfectly cast in both roles, proving he has what it takes to tap into grumpy, hard-nosed characters.
In fact, casting Urban as Cage isn't just surprising but a hint at how the character will differ from his video game self. Although "vain" is a word that could describe other prominent characters in Urban's acting arsenal, it's likely his Johnny Cage will be a more serious, sneering take. That said, even if Urban's existing filmography has no bearing on his performance, he's a capable actor with the chops to tap into a faithful portrayal of the droll character.
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