It has begun! The casting for the Mortal Kombat reboot franchise is well on the way, with a large number of famous faces signing on. The film, which has a 2021 release date, has already confirmed nine leads, including the actors playing Sub Zero, Liu Kang, Jax, Mileena, Raiden, Sonya Blade, Kano, Shang Tsung, and Scorpion.
“I will shatter you.” Joe Taslim, who is best known for his martial arts roles in The Night Comes For Us and The Raid: Redemption, has signed on to play Sub Zero.Ludi Lin, who recently appeared in Black Mirror‘s Striking Vipers episode on Netflix and was also seen in the 2017 Power Rangers reboot, will play Lui Kang.“That knocked some of my rust off.” Supergirl‘s Mehcad Brooks will play Jackson “Jax” Briggs.Australian actress Sisi Stringer will play the dual sai-wielding assassin Mileena.“I am Raiden, master of truth and light.” Tadanobu Asano will be Raiden, the thunder god who protects Earthrealm.While some were expecting Ronda Rousey to grab the role of Sonya Blade, Jessica McNamee has been cast as the militant fighter character.“Give it up, baby.” Kano, the mercenary turned fighter, will be played by Australian actor Josh Lawson.Chin Han (The Dark Knight, Skyscraper) is shapeshifting warlock and Mortal Kombat 1 boss Shang Tsung.“Get over here!” Hiroyuki Sanada, best known for roles in Sunshine, The Wolverine and Westworld, will play the undead ninja, Scorpion.
Still missing from the list is Johnny Cage, Shao Kahn (possibly), Kung Lao, Baraka, Goro, and probably a few others. We know that Lewis Tan has taken to Twitter to mention his involvement in the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot, but he has yet to reveal which role he will be playing.
Mortal Kombat is expected to release on March 5, 2021.
