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Karl Urban Discusses Vulnerable Johnny Cage Portrayal in Upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 Movie

May 6, 2026
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Karl Urban Discusses Vulnerable Johnny Cage Portrayal in Upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 Movie

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IGN interviewed Karl Urban regarding his role as Johnny Cage in the upcoming May 2026 release of Mortal Kombat 2. Urban noted that writer Jeremy Slater reimagined the character by removing his typical arrogance and placing him in a low-self-esteem state before calling him to save the world. Actor Mehcad Brooks also shared insights on preparing for Jax's complex emotional journey.

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