The 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat (which is viewable with an HBO Max subscription) included some of the heaviest hitters from the video game franchise, including Raiden, Sonya Blade, Liu Kang and Sub-Zero. However, one notable name missing from the lineup was Hollywood star Johnny Cage, with screenwriter Greg Russo explaining that the character was left out because the movie already featured Josh Lawson’s Kano. However, with Mortal Kombat 2 set to begin filming soon, it’s been revealed which actor is being lined up to play Johnny in this continuity.
Karl Urban rumored to be playing Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat sequel movie
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| by Anonymous | reply 11 | July 17, 2025 5:55 PM |
Didn't know the actor, after I googled him I'm disappointed. I only casually played the game but I always thought Johnny Cage was hot, like a Brad Pitt, since he's a movie star and this actor isn't good looking to me.
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | May 20, 2023 1:47 AM |
Johnny Cage was 52?
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | May 20, 2023 3:29 AM |
Er 50, lol?
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | May 20, 2023 3:29 AM |
[quote]Greg Russo explaining that the character was left out because the movie already featured Josh Lawson’s Kano.
I don't understand this explanation. If anything, that was more of a reason to include Johnny Cage due to Kano's rivalry with his love interest (Sonya). Come tf on, now.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | May 20, 2023 6:17 AM |
Karl is a darling.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | May 20, 2023 6:18 AM |
It's getting a sequel? The original MK movies were actually fun and the soundtrack was great too! Linden will always be Johnny Cage to me.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | May 20, 2023 9:36 AM |
Karl Urban’s a good actor. They wouldn't have selected him if his screen tests weren't strong. I'll remain optimistic.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | May 20, 2023 11:58 AM |
Karl won't be playing such a hard ass like he did in Doom.
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | May 20, 2023 1:49 PM |
Awful choice, Johnny Cage is meant to be a smooth faced pretty boy. Not a gruff meathead.
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | July 17, 2025 5:54 PM |
Jacob Elordi or someone like that is the type. Arrogant muscle twink.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | July 17, 2025 5:55 PM |