The Upcoming ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie Reboot Has Found Its Sub-Zero

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James Wan has made a reputation for himself with the Saw franchise, unique horror collection like The Conjuring and Insidious, and extra not too long ago, his tackle DC Comics’ Aquaman. Aside from spearheading a horror spinoff from the latter title, nonetheless, the director has additionally been attempting to carry a brand new movie adaptation of the Mortal Kombat video video games to life since 2015. Not solely is it lastly going to occur, however in response to a brand new report, the primary main half has been forged.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, The Raid motion star Joe Taslim will play none apart from Sub-Zero, the long-lasting ninja warrior from the unique 1992 arcade sport who wearing blue and manipulated ice towards his opponents. Aside from Taslim’s casting and Wan’s involvement as a producer, all that’s actually recognized in regards to the movie is who else is making it. Simon McQuoid, a “veteran commercial director,” is making his characteristic directorial debut with Mortal Kombat, and newcomer Greg Russo penned the script.

THR added just a few extra tidbits in regards to the manufacturing, however there’s not a lot else to go on:

Sub-Zero was one of many unique characters featured within the 1992 sport and is understood for his assaults involving ice. He has a long-running rivalry with equally garbed fellow kombatant Scorpion.

Taslim’s is the primary deal to shut for Mortal Kombat, which is ready to shoot in southern Australia later this yr.

The reboot is supposedly concentrating on a theatrical launch in early 2010, so you will have till then to rewatch the unique 1995 adaptation and, when you dare, the reviled sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Also, watch Taslim in The Raid. The Raid is superior.

(Via The Hollywood Reporter)