The Mortal Kombat franchise is still one of the most popular video game properties, but in recent years, the series has found success in the animated realm as well.
Warner Bros. Animation's Legends franchise is a hit with fans of the games and another instalment, titled Cage Match, is set to be released later this year. Kicking off in 2020 with Scorpion's Revenge, Battle of the Realms and Snow Blind later followed.
As we first revealed on Toonado.com, this instalment will be helmed by Ethan Spaulding, while Jeremy Adams - who penned the previous three instalments - returns as screenwriter. Rick Morales, meanwhile, once again serves as supervising producer.
In terms of the confirmed cast list, we're sure you'll agree this makes for impressive reading:
- Joel McHale (Community) as Johnny Cage
- Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) as Herself
- Dusan Brown (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) as Chuck Golden
- Grey DeLisle (Teen Titans Go!) as Kia
- Robin Atkin Downes (Constantine - The House of Mystery) as Shinnok
- Zehra Fazal (Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe) as Jataaka
- Gilbert Gottfried (Aladdin) as David Doubldy
- Kelly Hu (X2: X-Men United) as Ashrah
- Matt Yang King (Elemental) as Concierge
- Phil LaMarr (Futurama) as Brian Van Jones
- Matthew Mercer (Resident Evil: Death Island) as Director/Bully
- Dave B. Mitchell (Call of Duty) as Raiden
- Armen Taylor (Justice Society: World War II) as Master Boyd
Yes, you read that correctly: Jennifer Grey and Gilbert Gottfried are indeed part of Cage Match's cast!
"Neon lights... Suits with shoulder pads... Jumping from explosions in slow motion... In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor," reads the synopsis. "But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit."
"As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning."
"Can Johnny, alongside other Kombat legends, save humanity...and, more importantly, his career?"
You can take a first look at Johnny Cage in action below, and it looks like the movie will definitely have a lot of fun with 1980s-inspired imagery.
As noted, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is set to be released later this year.