New Line Cinema has announced further casting selections for Mortal Kombat 2, adding several new actors to the ensemble. According to Deadline, Martyn Ford (Red Sonja), Desmond Chiam (Joy Ride), Ana Thu Nguyen (Suka), and Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) have been confirmed to take on roles in the upcoming film.
Ford will portray the character of Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, Chiam has been cast as Edenian King Jerrod, while Nguyen will play the role of Queen Sindel. Herriman is set to portray the Netherrealm demon Quan Chi.
The sequel follows the success of the 2021 action adventure film Mortal Kombat, which was based on the popular video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Released in April 2021, the original movie achieved significant box office success, grossing over $84.4 million worldwide. It also became one of the most-watched titles on the streaming platform now known as Max.