The "Mortal Kombat 2" movie was highly speculated by fans and insiders since the adaptation's release in 2021 which featured a reboot of the original movies during the early 90s. Now, there are claims that it is in the works, and not only that, the production will welcome a new cast member that will play the iconic Johnny Cage, with Karl Urban fulfilling this role.

Johnny Cage is among the original characters introduced in the first Mortal Kombat game, known for his flashy outfits and personality, being known as an action movie star with a mixed-martial arts background.

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'Mortal Kombat 2' is Allegedly Coming, Karl Urban Joins as Johnny Cage

Fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise can rejoice as a sequel to the 2021 live-action reboot is reportedly in the works. According to a report from The Wrap, "The Boys" star Karl Urban is set to join the cast of "Mortal Kombat 2," in the role of Johnny Cage.

The report claims that Urban is in his final talks with the production regarding this new role as Cage.

To further legitimize this report, the "Mortal Kombat" reboot's producer, Todd Garner, took to Twitter to share this report from The Wrap, which suggests that this may be something that fans may expect in the future.

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Billy Butcher from 'The Boys' is Bringing his Angst to 'Mortal Kombat'

Urban, who is best known for his role as Billy Butcher on Amazon Prime's hit show "The Boys," has a long history of playing tough, action-oriented characters, making him a perfect fit for the Mortal Kombat universe. The news of his casting is timely, as he is lauded for his excellent portrayal of the man who hunts down Supes, against the sinister Seven that have been artificially mutated by Vought.

However, as Butcher is best known for his brooding persona, Johnny Cage is famous for his diva attitude coming from his Hollywood background, being a chatterbox, flashy outfits, and romantic ties with Sonya Blade.

'Mortal Kombat's' Extensive Multimedia Franchise

Mortal Kombat gave the world a brutal arcade-fighting game found on multiple platforms like the PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo consoles, and more. MK remains a famous game franchise now, soon releasing Mortal Kombat 12 this 2023.

It also provided a sound plot that was perfect for movie or series adaptations, with many releases in the past.

The franchise also saw a reboot of the original movies from the early 90s, centering on a 2021 release. Despite the pandemic, fans were excited about the reboot of "Mortal Kombat" with James Wan leading the film, and excellent cast to bring these characters to life.

Karl Urban joining the cast of Mortal Kombat 2 has been met with excitement, now rooting for the sequel of the film.

Urban's tough-guy persona and impressive action role portrayals make him a fitting actor for the role of Johnny Cage, one of the most iconic characters in the franchise. While the plot details of the sequel are still unknown, fans can expect more of the same high-octane action and brutal fight scenes that made the first movie so popular.

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