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Karl Urban Prefers Harmony Over Fighting Game Feuds
10 May
Summary
- Karl Urban downplays rivalry between Mortal Kombat II and Street Fighter.
- Urban believes successful fighting games help the entire genre.
- He rejects participating in promotional 'trash talk' for movies.
Karl Urban, portraying Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II, has adopted a diplomatic stance regarding the perceived rivalry between his film and the upcoming Street Fighter movie. He cautioned against fueling fan wars, drawing from his extensive experience with major franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Star Trek.
Urban expressed a positive outlook, stating that the success of Mortal Kombat II could benefit Street Fighter and vice versa. He believes that audience attendance at one theatrical fighting-game movie encourages studios to continue supporting the genre. This collaborative spirit, he noted, is more beneficial than manufactured conflict.
Reflecting his character's persona, Urban is deliberately avoiding promotional 'trash talk'. He prefers to let the films speak for themselves rather than engaging in a public feud. Mortal Kombat II is currently in theaters, while Street Fighter is scheduled for release on October 16.
