‘Mortal Kombat 2' trailer: Karl Urban is unleashed as Johnny Cage in blood-soaked sequel
Leading the charge in the new footage is The Boys star Karl Urban, who joins the franchise as Johnny Cage — the cocky Hollywood action star turned fierce warrior. The trailer introduces Cage in true over-the-top fashion, as he delivers punishing blows and quips in a style that mirrors the videogame's blend of violence and attitude.
Mortal Kombat 2 expands the roster of fan-favorite characters from the iconic fighting game series. Adeline Rudolph steps into the role of Kitana, the fan-wielding princess; Tati Gabrielle plays her ally-turned-enforcer Jade; Damon Herriman appears as the sinister necromancer Quan Chi; Martyn Ford is Shao Kahn, the Outworld emperor; and Ana Thu Nguyen portrays Queen Sindel. CJ Bloomfield and Desmond Chiam round out the Outworld royalty as Baraka and King Jerrod, respectively.
Returning cast members include Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang, Mehcad Brooks as Jax, Josh Lawson as Kano, Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Raiden, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero, and Max Huang as Kung Lao.
Simon McQuoid, who made his directorial debut with Mortal Kombat, is back at the helm. Judging by the trailer, the sequel aims to double down on what fans loved about the first including intense martial arts action, dark fantasy lore, and, of course, a healthy dose of graphic fatalities.
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