New ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Officially Begins Production, Full Roster Of Fighters Revealed
Mortal Kombatwas already given the big screen treatment back in 1995 when the controversial video game was at the height of its popularity. The movie may have been a big hit, but it certainly wasn’t what you would callgood. But Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are ready to give the video game franchise another shot on the big screen for a proper adaptation, and production has just begun on the movie.
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema announced the start of production on the film down in South Australia. DirectorSimon McQuoidis making his feature directorial debut from a script by writerGreg Russo.AquamandirectorJames Wanis producing the movie withTodd GarnerwhileLarry Kasanoff, E. Bennett Walsh, Michael ClearandJeremy Steinare serving as executive producers. But it’s the international cast that makes this movie sound pretty enticing.
The studio has confirmedJoe Taslim(The Raid) as the icy fighter Sub Zero,Ludi Lin(Power Rangers) as the fierce warrior Liu Kang,Jessica McNamee(The Meg) as the deadly Sonya Blade,Josh Lawson(Superstore) as the laser-eyed Kano,Tadanobu Asano(Thor: Ragnarok) as the electric Raiden,Mehcad Brooks(Supergirl) as the steel-armed Jackson “Jax” Bridges,Chin Han(The Dark Knight) as the soul-stealing Shang Tsung,Hiroyuki Sanada(The Wolverine) as the intimidating Scorpion,Max Huang(Kingsman: The Secret Servicestuntman) as the hat-throwing Kung Lao, newcomerSisi Stringeras the sai-wielding Mileena, andInto the BadlandsstarLewis Tanin an unknown role.
Mortal Kombat recently hit its 11th iteration of the video game franchise, now available on current generation systems with advanced fighting mechanics, interactive levels, and some of the most brutal fatalities ever. That means there’s still enough gas in the tank to try giving Mortal Kombat the film adaptation that it actually deserves.
Helping the production achieve that goal will be a collection of Australian and American talents, including director of photography Germain McMicking (True Detective, Top of the Lake: China Girl), production designer Naaman Marshall (Underwater, Servant), editor Scott Gray (Top of the Lake, Daffodils), and costume designer Cappi Ireland (Lion, The Rover). Combine that with the martial arts talent on board the movie, and we might have something worth seeing.
