As the famous world of Mortal Kombat returns to the big screen this week, expectations are higher than ever to deliver a worthy show to audiences. With the addition of Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, who will be joining the Earthrealm this time around, there has been a lot of focus on how the other characters will fare. Ahead of the premiere this Friday, actor Hiroyuki Sanada shared what it was like to step back into the shoes of Hanzo Hisashi and Scorpion, as well as what sets them apart from each other.
In an exclusive revelation to IHNS, the actor, known for his roles in various productions including Shogun, shared how he felt playing the role of a ninja warrior. He revealed what it was like to return to the character of Hanzo after five years, “It’s interesting for me to play both of these characters again. Hanzo is a leader of his clan, a ninja clan called Shirai Ryu. At the beginning of the first movie, he dies. He’s spent a long, hard time in the Netherworld, but then he comes back as Scorpion. Hanzo is still there, but we’re in the Netherworld now, so it There is a different situation. As a Japanese person, I have played a lot of ninja roles. It is very easy for the audience to relate to the role, and I know the fighting style very well.
This is not the case with his dual role of Scorpion, who is ruthless and has vengeance on his mind; There are some areas that need work. That also comes with its sheer following. “Scorpion is different. I love being that character. When I put on my costume and say that great Scorpion line, ‘Go here,’ I’m so happy to be back as Scorpion. He’s one of the greatest Mortal Kombat characters.”
About Mortal Kombat II
As the defenders of Earthrealm pit against each other to rid the world of Shao Kahn’s dark rule, Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, who Taslim as Bi-Han and Hiroyuki as Sanada. Hanzo Hisashi and the Scorpion.
Mortal Kombat II continues the story of the famous video game by introducing Johnny Cage into the story. This last film returns to theaters half a decade after Mortal Kombat, which was released in 2021, and serves as the fourth installment in the franchise based on the game by Ed Boon and John Tobias. The film, directed by Simon McQuoid, will be released in theaters from May 8.
