MORTAL KOMBAT Gets New Story Details, Character Descriptions And More

It’s been a few years since we learned of a director getting attached to an upcoming live-action reinstallment of hit fighting game IP, Mortal Kombat. Simon McQuoid is set to direct the film that many a fan have waited up to twenty years for and now with word exclusively from That Hashtag Show on Monday, there appears to be some character descriptions in our midst.

The news comes following recent online buzz regarding potential filming locations in Chicago and overseas in New Zealand.

First and foremost comes a likely reshaping of any expectations there intially might have been in terms of plot with James Wan still on board and producing. Greg Russo completed the latest script which, according to the aforementioned source, will introduce a new character in the form of Cole, a Philidelphia boxer who is recuited by a prophecy chaser to compete in the epic tournament deciding the fate of Earth and mankind.

The report lists the following descriptions of our protagonist, his family and The Overseer as follows:

COLE TURNER

Lead Male. 30s. A brand new character to the MK franchise. Cole is a struggling and widowed boxer who cares more about his young daughter than anything. He is incredibly determined and refuses to quit in the face of fantastical adversity.

THE OVERSEER

Male. Late 80’s. The overseer of the clock tower and the training grounds that house the Earth realm warriors, he is laughably old.

EMILY

Female. 12. Cole’s scrappy, determined, and wise-beyond-her-years daughter.

SOPHIA

Female. 60s. Cole’s understanding, discerning mother-in-law who houses Emily and is her primary guardian.

JESS

Female. 30-35. Cole’s judgmental sister-in-law, who believes Cole to be a selfish, bad father. She lives with Sophia and Emily.

The report has also listed characters from the game that are apparently pending for the film. My guess is this could be the start of a new franchise, and though there may be some brouhaha over the sudden change of story compared to the old “rooting for Liu” angle, the addition of Cole doesn’t seem very problematic, particularly for a game franchise that thrives on bringing in new blood… that is…well… after spilling so much.

Check out the character descriptions below and let’s look forward to some solid Mortal Kombat movie news ahead!

KANO – Supporting Lead Male. 30s. The large, rugged Australian ex-special forces turned merc-for-hire. He is arrogant and impetuous but a tremendous fighter.

SONYA – Supporting Lead Female. 30s. The beautiful, brainy blonde writer who chases the prophecy of Mortal Kombat. She recruits Cole and fights bravely and selflessly for a team she can only be a true part of once she earns a medallion in combat.

MILEENA – Female. 25-35. A drop dead gorgeous woman that is part of the Outworld side. She wears a sheer gown over thigh-high boots and a revealing one-piece, with a veil that covers her nose and mouth.

JAX – Male. 30-40. “Jax” is a strapping mercenary/military officer who loses both of his hands in an attack and then joins Sonya and Cole to fight the Outworld.

JIN/LORD RAIDEN – Male. 14. The immortal thunder God and protector of the Earth realm, who leads and trains the Earth team in the Underworld.

LIU KANG – Male. 20-35. A fire throwing ninja warrior who is a talented Earth realm champion.

KUNG LAO – Male. 25-35. The mute warrior monk brother of Liu Kang, who yields an all powerful boomerang hat.

SHANG TSUNG – Male. No age specified. The great sorcerer of Outworld, whose presence is a storm cloud of dark energy. His ever-changing roulette of faces unfurls an evil smile.

DRAHMIN – Male. 25-35. An Oni devil mask over his face, his body is composed of twisted sinewy skin, a heavy spiked club replaces one arm.

KABAL – Male. 25-35. An evil assassin of Outworld, he is outfitted in a black armored vest and trench coat. His entire head is covered by a scarred black respirator. His signature weapons are two razor-sharp hook swords.

NITARA – Female. 25-35. A black-haired vampire of Outworld. Two massive leathery batwings protrude from her bare shoulders. Fresh blood drips from her fangs.

REIKO – Male. 25-40. An armor-clad Outworld General with white glowing eyes. He drags a massive war hammer with him.

Lee B. Golden III

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