The newMortal Kombatmovie features a huge number of characters being brought tolife on the big screen. While characters like Liu Kang and Scorpion were seen in the original twoMortal Kombatmovies from the 90s, characters like Kung Lao and Nitara have not been represented in a film yet.
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There is one wholly new character that will be introduced in 2021’sMortal Kombat,Cole Young. Played by Lewis Tan, Cole Young is an MMA cage fighter who is invited to participate in the Mortal Kombat Tournament alongside all the recognizable characters shown in trailers so far.
13Not Yet Credited: Reptile, Goro
Reptile and Goro were shown in the initial trailer for just a few seconds each – spoiler alert, Reptile gets his heart ripped out by a certain Australian criminal, and Goro leaps in slow motion.
While no credit has been given yet for motion capture, it has been confirmed that Goro is a 100% CGI character. In the originalMortal Kombatmovie, Goro was played in a gigantic bodysuit, while Reptile was partially made with special effects.
12Scorpion, played by Hiroyuki Sanada
The most iconicMortal Kombatcharacter had tomake an appearance somewherein this movie. In the 2021 reboot, Scorpion will be played by Hiroyuki Sanada, who also starred in 2002’sThe Twilight Samurai, and 2013’s47 Ronin.
It’s a role made for the actor, whose intimidating appearance in the trailer was, of course, accompanied by Scorpion’s catchphrase “GET OVER HERE.” It never gets old.
11Sub Zero, played by Joe Taslim
Sub Zero is the man who killed Scorpion’s family and clan, and the subject of the specter’s vengeance.The icy ninjawill be played by Joe Taslim, whose roles span film from franchises likeStar Trekto instant classics likeThe Raid.
In the trailer, Sub Zero is shown fighting with Scorpion, and their rivalry is sure to be a main plot element of the reboot.
10Liu Kang, played by Ludi Lin
Liu Kang is, canonically, one of the best Mortal Kombatants that Earthrealm ever possessed. He is the lead character in mostMortal Kombatgames and the main protagonist in theMortal Kombatmovies.
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He will be played by Ludi Lin in the reboot, whose previous roles include the Black Power Ranger in the 2017Power Rangersreboot and Captain Murk inAquaman.
9Sonya Blade, played by Jessica McNamee
Sonya Blade is a hardened special ops officer for the Earthrealm Special Forces, and will be played by Jessica McNamee. McNamee previously starred inThe Megbut this will be herfirst time performing martial artson-screen.
Sonya will be shown working with Jax Briggs to hunt down Kano, a main plot point from the originalMortal Kombatgames.
Jax Briggs is one of the most recognizableMortal Kombatcharacters for his bionic arms. Jax will be played by Mehad Brooks, and is shown in the trailer with both arms still attached until an encounter with Sub Zero.
In the games, the reasoning for Jax’s bionic arms changes a lot, and this origin story is yet another new explanationnot seen in the gamesor previous films.
7Kano, played by Josh Lawson
Kano wasn’t originally a rude, crude, Australian dude – he was actually half-Japanese in the first game. After his portrayal in the firstMortal Kombatmovie, though, all later portrayals of the character turned him into an Australian.
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The maniacal criminal with an eye beam will be played by Josh Lawson, whose previous comedic work will come into use playing Kano.
6Raiden, played by Tadanobu Asano
Raiden has had terrible treatment inMortal Kombatmovies, until now. Played by Tadanobu Asano, who you might recognize Hogun a member of the Trio of Three inThorandThor: Ragnarok.
Raiden was played by Christopher Lambert in the first movie, who was replaced forAnnihilationalong with just about every other actor except Liu Kang and Kitana.
5Kung Lao, played by Max Huang
Kung Lao, as of yet, has not had an appearance in aMortal Kombatmovie. Max Huang plays the Shaolin Warrior in the 2021 reboot, whose career is full of stunt coordination and performances but few starring roles.
It’s fitting that a master of stunts was chosen to play a character whose entire beingismartial arts, and it’s exciting to see him on-screen again in a main role.
4Shang Tsung, played by Chin Han
Shang Tsung will be played by Chin Han in the 2021Mortal Kombatmovie. Han’s career has been primarily in action movies such asThe Dark Knight, Marco Polo,and Dwayne Johnson’sSkyscraper.
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Shang Tsung wasin need of a fresh take. While the originalMortal Kombatmovie is fun for what it is, the character can be deadly scary when done right.
