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Mortal Kombat II: Then vs. Now Cast Revealed!
9 May
Summary
- New Mortal Kombat II stars compared to original 1995 cast.
- Actors discuss challenges of martial arts and character depth.
- Franchise actors return, some reprising roles for video games.
The cast of the upcoming 2026 film, Mortal Kombat II, is drawing comparisons to the original 1995 movie's stars. Actors such as Lewis Tan, portraying Johnny Cage, have highlighted the demanding nature of the martial arts choreography. Jessica McNamee returns as Sonya Blade, noting her character's role as the "voice of reason" and hinting at a relationship with Cage and the introduction of their daughter, Cassie Cage.
Other key figures like Kano, played by Joel Kinnaman, and Liu Kang, portrayed by Ludi Lin, are also featured. Hiroyuki Sanada reprises his role as Scorpion, acknowledging the pressure of embodying such a well-known character. Joe Taslim returns as Sub-Zero, who is expected to transform into Noob Saibot, exploring the character's internal conflicts.
Shang Tsung, a primary antagonist, is brought to life by Chin Han, while Tadanobu Asano takes on the role of Raiden. Mehcad Brooks stars as Jax, whose bionic arms symbolize overcoming challenges. Adeline Rudolph debuts as Kitana, navigating the character's emotional journey, with Talisa Soto having played the role in earlier films. Many of these actors have extensive experience in other major film and television franchises, and some have even reprised their roles for Mortal Kombat video games.
