MORTAL KOMBAT: Joel McHale Is Open To Playing Live-Action Johnny Cage But Doubts It'll Happen (Exclusive)

MORTAL KOMBAT: Joel McHale Is Open To Playing Live-Action Johnny Cage But Doubts It'll Happen (Exclusive)

Joel McHale plays Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, and while he'd certainly consider playing a live-action version, it doesn't sound like he's banking on it actually happening...

By JoshWilding - Sep 03, 2021 02:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Mortal Kombat

At the end of this year's live-action Mortal Kombat movie, we got a big tease that there are plans for Johnny Cage to appear in the sequel (which still hasn't been announced). Fans have plenty of ideas about who should play him, but in the world of animation, it's Community's Joel McHale who brings the fast-talking, smart ass fighter to life. 

The actor reprises the role in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms after first playing Johnny in Scorpion's Revenge, and he's proven himself a perfect fit for the iconic character. 

With that in mind, would Joel be open to playing the hero in live-action? 

While he's a little older than the Johnny from the video games, there are countless ways he could be portrayed on screen, and a slightly older action star isn't exactly out of the norm these days (Joel is only 49 and currently playing Starman in The CW's Stargirl, remember). 

"Well, they haven’t called yet, but sure," he laughed when we asked if he'd be interested in reprising the role in the Mortal Kombat sequel. "I’m sure that’s going to go to some young super handsome actor who will be super good and have lots of abs. I can’t imagine they would ask me, but hey, I’m available! I’m only going to ask for 30 million dollars upfront..."

While it's true that there are a lot of younger actors out there who would be great for Johnny Cage, we can't help but want this to happen - particularly after watching Battle of the Realms. Either way, we're sure a third instalment of this animated franchise can't be too far off! 

Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms is available now on 4K/Blu-ray & Digital!
 

MORTAL KOMBAT 2: Ed Boon Leaks First Look At Adeline Rudolph As Kitana
Related:

MORTAL KOMBAT 2: Ed Boon "Leaks" First Look At Adeline Rudolph As Kitana

New MORTAL KOMBAT 1 Trailer Reveals Homelander's Gruesome Fatalities
Recommended For You:

New MORTAL KOMBAT 1 Trailer Reveals Homelander's Gruesome Fatalities

DISCLAIMER: ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and... [MORE]

ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

dracula
dracula - 9/3/2021, 2:42 AM
Stephen amell
PapaSpank54
PapaSpank54 - 9/3/2021, 6:56 AM
@dracula - boooooooo
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 9/3/2021, 3:03 AM
I liked the first one but considering the acting Level of the first one, I'd say it's time for Scott Adkins.
Proved his worth and is likeable



He's on the latest episode of Stuntmen React
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/3/2021, 3:16 AM
@SimplyAz - thats a solid choice. He's already a big name in stunt and action land, so I think it could work (actionwise atleast)
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 9/3/2021, 3:25 AM
@bkmeijer -

Definitely has the skills to take the fights to another level.

Would they let him keep his English accent as Johnny? I'd take it
dragon316
dragon316 - 9/3/2021, 5:01 AM
@SimplyAz - acting level good your movie critic how much does non famous movie critic get paid google have no answer for it
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 9/3/2021, 7:02 AM
@dragon316 -

How do you know I'm not a movie Critic?
How do you know I'm not really Google?
How do you know that I'm not the real Dragon316?

The answer is £1,000 by the way
🤣🤣🤣
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/3/2021, 10:16 AM
@SimplyAz - I'd definitely subscribe to what you say. In my eyes you're a movie critic
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 9/3/2021, 10:28 AM
@bkmeijer -

Lol, thanks Buddy
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/3/2021, 10:34 AM
@SimplyAz - always. And for real, I think Cage with an English accent could be fun and a nice change
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/3/2021, 3:15 AM
He does have that certain generic good looking guy look. Could fit for Johhny, but yeah they probably go with someone younger if they reboot
SpaceAgent
SpaceAgent - 9/3/2021, 3:15 AM
Hello!


I mean.. I can see it



grif
grif - 9/3/2021, 4:23 AM
cast whoever you want. not interested in the new live action movie. the animated movies seem to be the way to go.
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 9/3/2021, 4:30 AM
Don’t sweat it. You’re in the superior MK franchise right now.
dragon316
dragon316 - 9/3/2021, 5:03 AM
Maybe live action sequel will take place in tournament first animated mortal kombat animated movie Godzilla start off slow sequel to fans like more than first one maybe sequel to live action will learn from mistakes make it watch sequels for yourself to decide if it happens to be made
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 9/3/2021, 5:41 AM
I’m still down for a Ryan Reynolds Jonny Cage appearance.
PapaSpank54
PapaSpank54 - 9/3/2021, 6:59 AM
Priorities, Joel.
#andamovie
Imprtracr1
Imprtracr1 - 9/3/2021, 10:44 AM
I like Joel, but I don't want to see him try to fight. Awkward.
There are other actors certainly.
View Recorder