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    What About Ryan Reynolds as Johnny Cage for “Mortal Kombat 2?”

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerApril 29, 20212 Mins Read
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    Imagine if you will the PERFECT casting for a movie based on a video game. No, we’re not talking Travis Fimmel in Duncan Jones‘ “Warcraft.” Think instead of HBO Max’s recent “Mortal Kombat,” and the perfect sequel setup to debut Johnny Cage. Who would be the ideal actor to take on the role? Well….someone named Ryan Reynolds sure seems to think he knows the answer.

    Almost immediately following the premiere of “Mortal Kombat,” fans were theorizing who may play Johnny Cage in a sequel. The name most mentioned? Reynolds.

    As you’ll recall, in 2021’s version of the epic battle resulting in fatalities, Cage doesn’t actually appear. Sure, there’s the poster at the VERY end of the film (spoilers), but he himself isn’t on the roster. Screenwriter Greg Russo commented on that choice while speaking with CinemaBlend, saying:


    We know who the classics are. We know who’s in there. And it was about trying to fit them all in. Johnny cage is a character that we wanted to put in there. Ultimately the reason he’s not in there is because of Kano, and we ended up loving Kano [Josh Lawson] in that role more. I’d rather save them and do them right. Introduce them correctly later than try to jam them into a role where it doesn’t feel natural.


    WWE star The Miz has also thrown his aviators in the ring.

    No Johnny Cage? I AM the special effects. Let me do the casting for you. Say cheese #MortalKombat @MKMovie @noobde pic.twitter.com/XV515B6ybA

    — The Miz (@mikethemiz) April 23, 2021

    Oh yeah, and here’s Reynolds’ typical adorable response to the call for him to appear:

    What do I do with casting rumors and wireless competitors upset that @usnews just named @Mintmobile 2021's best cell phone plan?

    Finish ‘em!! pic.twitter.com/RlAVA8iAzq

    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 28, 2021

    “Mortal Kombat” is currently available to stream on HBO Max for all subscribers.

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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