The sequel production in 2021’s Mortal Kombat The movie is set to go on floors later this year. According to a recent insider, The Boys star Karl Urban is in talks to play a major character.
Karl Urban may join the Mortal Kombat 2 movie cast as Johnny Cage
In a recent tweet sent out on Thursday, in-the-know insider MyTimeToShine reports that Karl Urban is in talks to play Johnny Cage. Cage is a longtime fan-favorite character in the Mortal Kombat franchise, beloved for his quick wit and cocksure ego. It is unclear whether or not Urban will appear in the film, so fans will have to wait for a more concrete announcement to provide information for the sequel.
Cage does not appear in the 2021 Mortal Kombat film, but is mentioned at the end of the movie. In an ending stinger, Cole Young (Lewis Tan) is tasked with going to Los Angeles to find a martial arts movie star. Cage’s face is never seen, but viewers are given a quick glimpse of his iconic belt buckle.
Despite mixed reviews, the Mortal Kombat movie landed in the top spot at the box office and is most streamed on HBO Max with the simultaneous release of films in 2021.
Not much is known about the sequel at the moment, but it will be directed by Simon McQuoid, who will return to the series after also directing the 2021 film. It is unclear what characters will appear in the film, although rumors are circulating that Shao Kahn, Baraka, Kitana, Quan Chi, and Sindel will appear alongside Cage. In April, producer Todd Garner noticed that Filming for the sequel will run from June to September of 2023.