>> Mortal Kombat movie producer Todd Garner has been discussing Australian bad boy Kano who is played by Josh Lawson, an actor not really known for playing ass kicking thugs. Mortal Kombat Movie Review: A Nearly Flawless Victory GameSpot - Chris E. Hayner • 16h. And I think it's time for us to give back a decent film for them. From the signature fatalities to the campy comedy, there’s a lot to like. I'm not drawn to any one [genre]. And I think you feel that in terms of the look, style and tone of the film. Menu. But I said, "Look, let's get into this." Josh Lawson’s Kano is one of the most punchable characters I’ve encountered in some time. "I've been an actor for 30 years; I know what it's like to not work. I'm set. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie … It's a big opportunity," says Lawson. What would you like to see out of another chapter? RELATED: Mortal Kombat Film to Debut in Theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021: "Sorry It Took So Long". And that's coming out in the States I think in July. Ahead of Mortal Kombat’s release, I asked the Kano actor about his character's snappy dialogue and if all of those witty one-liners were in the script. Let's grab a beer afterwards." There is no end to the blood, gore, dismemberment, and foul language on display--seriously, every other word out of Kano's mouth is an F-bomb. Actor Josh Lawson on where Kano sits in the pantheon of violent Aussies on the big screen. It's really easy to get online and do the theoretical research of it, because the fans have been so good at that. Cage’s absence aside, Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat looks like a beautifully brutal good time that will please both long-time fans and newcomers alike. Josh Lawson as Kano and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade in. While there were certainly scripted bits, it sounds like Lawson had plenty of chances to sneak in some dialog of his own. The Reptile fight was one of the first big ones I got to do. There's so much you could explore not just from the characters we haven't met, but also the characters we have. I was trying to eat right. I would love an opportunity at a sequel, because I would love to push those [physical] boundaries even further. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, serving as a reboot to the Mortal Kombat film series. Blood everywhere, and the sets are awesome. I'm fighting Reptile.". Tension is the enemy of good acting. They've been so diligent about tracking the evolution of all the characters and worlds and the universe. ... Mortal Kombat is now playing at movie theaters nationwide, as well as on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat premieres Friday in theaters and on HBO Max, but fans can catch the 7-minute opening scene now on HBO Max. I mean, that was so much detail for the fans who want to watch it over and over again. PEOPLE: The movie is pretty gory. He shoots his mouth off, his bark is probably a little worse than his bite in a way. Below, Lawson chats with PEOPLE more about suiting up as Kano, a few behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film, other upcoming roles he's exciting to sink his laser eye into and more. I was able to kick the tires, of course there was a script and then there was a lot of scripted stuff too, but yeah, I was definitely able to just have a bit of fun. We can't do something if it's disrespecting the fans, or if it flies in the face of what they've come to know and love." Josh Lawson: I think in Australia, we're driven less by fame and fortune. And so I was genuinely just so grateful to be [a part of the movie].". You can see them wound up in the waiting room and going over their lines. Fans of the franchise may recognize that Kano’s bark is certainly as big as his bite. I think they are owed a really good movie based on a game. I think Mortal Kombat fans, they got their '90s film and that's great, but the games have developed for two more decades beyond that. I just hope it feels like a reward for them. Josh Lawson: Well, I think they're all my favorites. That was a particularly difficult one, but it was good because it was sending a very clear beginning, middle and an end, and the end climaxes into this cool and violent discovery of what his power is. One of the more difficult scenes was when I grow my arcana, over the dinner table. And I'm excited for the world to see it because it's completely and wholly unique. Josh Lawson: One of the things I was so thankful for was the fans of the game [who've] essentially cataloged the history of Mortal Kombat online. However, that all changed after the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. I remember that being particularly fun because I was like, "Holy s---, this is real. And there's stuff there that I didn't understand. PEOPLE: You mentioned the potential of a sequel, and this movie ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. 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A lot of the guys have a martial-arts background, as well, so they did a lot more of their own things than I did, because it's in their bones a bit more. Into tracksuits by Paulie Walnuts, the Criterion Channel and Robert Eggers. All I've ever wanted to do was to have a career that was interesting, and to do films that were different. And I don't even know if it's true that Australians are better actors and maybe it just feels like it is because confirmation biases, that you keep seeing us everywhere. ", "It was a combination of like, holy s---, being in something that I used to play as a kid — a bit of a childhood dream come true — coupled with the fact that I was just so glad I was cast in this thing at all," he adds. Mortal Kombat gets a much-needed injection of personality once the morally bankrupt and borderline psychotic Kano (Josh Lawson) is introduced. I just think there's more to explore with those characters. But all I can say is it's a struggle — no matter who you are, where you're from, you'll get rejected more than you want. Josh Lawson: I hope it feels like a reward for their fandom. Mortal Kombat: 25 Movie Easter Eggs And References To The Video Game Franchise. Mortal Kombat is a 2021 American martial arts fantasy film directed by Simon McQuoid, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Oren Uziel and Russo. I just didn't think that I was the kind of guy that [would fit]. Josh Lawson opens up to PEOPLE about his role as Kano in Mortal Kombat, a few behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film, and more He had this to say: No, they weren’t. Mortal Kombat may be a film based on the long-running video game series that focuses on the battles between Earthrealm and Outworld and the Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu clans but it is utterly and totally Kano’s movie.. I think ultimately the love of the craft of acting is what motivates a lot of the actors from Australia ... as opposed to getting that job that'll land them a million dollars or on the cover of GQ or whatever. Mortal Kombat has a little bit of something for everyone. You may recognise Lawson fro Mortal Kombat (2021) Josh Lawson as Kano. With all the stunting, they did a pretty unreal job with making us look a lot tougher than, certainly, I am. Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Mortal Kombat, the 39-year-old Oscar nominee says he was honored to get to play the multi-layered Kano for the newest film installment of the "iconic" bloody video-game franchise, and how signing on was a no-brainer. But if you don’t mind light spoilers, you can watch the first brutal seven minutes of the movie right here. All that pre-production comes first. Kano first appeared in the inaugural Mortal Kombat game in 1992, and was quickly established as the nemesis of special forces operative Sonya Blade, and later her superior officer Jackson "Jax" Briggs. And at any time, if there was a move I felt like I was not going to be to sell properly, [I would say], "This might be a job for my stunt double — not because I can't do it, I just don't think I'll do it as well as he can.". According to Lawson, there was quite a bit of improvisation that went into his character's hilarious one-liners. RELATED: The Bloody, Mystical World of Mortal Kombat Shines in First Trailer for Upcoming Movie. They had choreographed all the fights — and there's a hell of a lot of them — within an inch of their life. Played by Australian actor Josh Lawson, Kano takes the reins the moment he first appears and doesn’t let go for a second. As I said last month following a preview of the film’s first 12 minutes, the new Mortal Kombat movie starts off strong. But I auditioned for it and I suppose [they saw] something in there they felt they could use in the film. I know how difficult doing the movie is — I'm currently in the middle of it — so I'm not going to make it any more difficult for you than it has to be.". From fatalities and special moves to hidden characters … Eighteen months after landing the role of a foul-mouthed, villainous action star in the latest Warner Bros. film adaptation of cult 90s video game Mortal Kombat, Josh Lawson is … I mean, it was crazy how practical some of the effects were. I was trying to do Kano proud. I just want a good story, well told, with good people, and I'll be happy if I can do that for the rest of my life. The smack-talking leader of the Black Dragon cartel is known for his witty one-liners, longstanding feud with fellow original character Sonya Blade and powerful laser eye. And Kano is there needling ... to elicit that rage — the fury to unlock his arcana. "Even if I wasn't a big fan of the game — which I was — I probably would have said yes to it. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. We had a really great stunt team. Josh Lawson: Simon McQuoid, who directed, wanted to use as little CG as possible, so you could really get that visceral, gritty sense of the gore and the blood and the martial arts. I had a lot of fun. Josh Lawson taps into full throttle action for the first time in Mortal Kombat and had the time of his life. So I was having the time of my life. So yeah, we went through a s---load of fake blood. Simon McQuoid definitely let me off the chain to have a bit of fun and I'm not sure any two takes were ever the same. I want to make this as easy as possible for you. There would have been a lot to sift through. 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01:00. The upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot features just about every original character from the 1992 game, with the notable exception of Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Cage. Can you speak a little bit to how your experience on Mortal Kombat was different from your career thus far? The Mortal Kombat movie is only a couple of months away, and in a nice change of pace, Kano looks -- and sounds -- the part. Actor Josh Lawson on where Kano sits in the pantheon of violent Aussies on the big screen. This Mortal Kombat article contains spoilers. Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. [With] the physical stuff, I wish I had more time; the time I had from getting the role to shooting was pretty limited. Blaze is something altogether different, which I was just in as an actor, directed by an amazing artist called Del Kathryn Barton, here in Australia. RELATED VIDEO: Christian Bale and Matt Damon Joke About Ford v Ferrari Fight Scene: "Batman Versus Bourne". Mortal Kombat is everything you’d expect from a video game movie, and that says all you need to know about it. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Mortal Kombat movie 2021 spoilers, ending, and everything else you need to know about this video game movie reboot from Cole Young to arcanas. We also have a little bit, just culturally, I think more of a relaxed culture in Australia. Fans will have to wait to check out Mortal Kombat until it releases in theaters and on HBO Max this Friday, April 23rd. Introducing ... 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This sense of humor has always endeared Kano to … Ahead of Mortal Kombat’s release, I asked the Kano actor about his character's snappy dialogue and if all of those witty one-liners were in the script. It's a story of a young girl who is forced into an accelerated womanhood when she witnesses a really violent crime. Josh Lawson: Long Story Short is my second feature movie that I've written and directed. There is evolution in the game, so why not in the films, as well? Where Does Mortal Kombat's Kano Rank in the History of Aussie Movie Maniacs? So the fans were always on our minds as we were shooting the film. So even though Mortal Kombat was martial arts every day, physically demanding and all that, it was a vacation from directing. It’s not just about the gore — Mortal Kombat has always been funny, and the new movie’s Kano is proof of that. PEOPLE: On top of acting, you're also a screenwriter, director and producer who was nominated for an Oscar for your short film The Eleven O'Clock. It's really about the value of making the most of the limited time that we all have on this earth — life is short; we all know it — and valuing all the things we have in front of us that we've come to take for granted. He also appears as a supporting character in the animated film Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge.He is the leader of a mercenary/terrorist group known as the Black Dragon. ... Mortal Kombat Movie - Official Trailer 2. Mortal Kombat is being reborn on HBO Max and in theaters this Friday, and the 2021 film is giving us the franchise as we’ve never quite seen it before. Plus, considering Kano is also being portrayed as an anti-hero in 2021's Mortal Kombat film, it's even more unlikely that he gained his laser-beam-shooting eye after getting into a fight with Jax. Plus, Sisi Stringer on why she wishes her character Mileena got even gorier! PEOPLE: So many amazing actors we know and love in the U.S. — Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Chris Hemsworth and more — hail from Australia. Josh Lawson talks to PEOPLE about his role as Kano in Mortal Kombat and more. Mortal Kombat Reboot Pushed Limits of R-Rating - IGN News. I think you can see it onscreen. I was just excited, really, to be directed; it was like a holiday for me, because directing is so time-intensive and so exhausting. It was something I'd never done before, and I'm surprised I got the opportunity to do it. Kano is a villainous character from the Mortal Kombat video game series. Mortal Kombat is … We already know why Johnny Cage was kept out of this movie. Where Does Mortal Kombat's Kano Rank in the History of Aussie Movie Maniacs? Even in the games, those characters have evolved — their alliances differentiate, their feuds. But all of that is theoretical; I have no idea, really. There’s a new Mortal Kombat live-action movie out on HBO Max, and it comes after nearly 30 years of games, cartoons, and movie … And the Aussies are like, "Mate, what are you doing here? When the original Mortal Kombat film shot into theaters like a Liu Kang fireball in 1995, it quickly became a guilty pleasure for many. So as a writer/director of your own stuff, you're beginning the production before you even roll camera in front of an actor. Got a personal trainer; I was doing fight work. Despite his absence, those involved with the project are optimistic that we will see the Shadow Kick artist in a potential sequel. Trust me: In the background, the film is littered with Easter eggs. It was really fun to be able to figure out that Kano’s words were as much of a weapon as his fists were. Apparently the opportunity to improvise on every take provided a chance to get to know Kano’s character better: That was part of the way I found the character, to be honest, you know, I was able to sort of riff around the improv and through that, I was like, yeah, I'm starting to understand this guy. It's really a film unlike anything I've ever done before. "Kano wins." He's a bastard. I mean, it's the way of Hollywood, isn't it? When I first went to the States and saw actors in waiting rooms, the Americans would be very tense and earnest. Josh Lawson: The franchise potential is massive. When it comes to the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie reboot, actor Josh Lawson, who is portraying Kano in the film, explained what it was like to play the … I just always get the sense that the work has been done before going into that waiting room. PEOPLE: What do you hope fans take away from the movie? Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? It's full of visual creativity and imagination, and it's about going inside of her inner world. It was plenty with ripping the heart out, all of that stuff, and actually holding on to some of those [props that] are pumping out [fake blood]. The Mortal Kombat movie is almost here but, unless you’ve followed the iconic fighting series from its '90s arcade heyday, you might feel a little overwhelmed by … It was a huge departure from the popular video game , where Kano was her mortal enemy being hunted by Jax and Special Forces for his terrorist group, the Black Dragon, to be brought to justice. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Kano Mortal Kombat Movie animated GIFs to your conversations. PEOPLE: What was your favorite scene to film, and the most difficult? Josh Lawson: Actors are the last people, in a sense, to enter a film production and the first to leave. "When you're a gigging actor and a movie like Mortal Kombat comes along, you're going to say yes. It's not that we don't care about the job — of course we do. They often take these video games and turn them into movies. PEOPLE: How did you prepare to step into Kano's shoes, both physically and otherwise? I can tell you that every step of the way, Simon and the actors and production team were always saying, "We've got to do right by the fans. I'm lucky enough to have gotten to do a bunch of those in the last few years. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Uncaging Johnny Cage. PEOPLE: What do you have coming up next that you're excited about? In Mortal Kombat 's original video game canon, Kano was a criminal of Japanese-American heritage, which makes sense, as the Black Dragon organization certainly sounds like it could be related to the Yakuza. Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat brought its signature brand of ultraviolence to HBO Max and theaters Friday, marking the beloved video game series' first … I feel like I must've been one of the last ones cast, because it was pretty tough; it was a tight turnaround. How much fake blood did you guys go through on set, and what was it like filming the numerous fight scenes? Get push notifications with news, features and more. The fighter called Kano is one of the few characters in the series who often jokes about the strange world of Mortal Kombat. ... And relaxation does help with acting. I was like, 'Wow.' If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Hardened criminal turned tournament combatant Kano is a fan-favorite Mortal Kombat character, but he's missing a vital adornment in the new film. Adjust your expectations accordingly. Share the best GIFs now >>> Mortal Kombat movie producer Todd Garner has been discussing Australian bad boy Kano who is played by Josh Lawson, an actor not really known for playing ass kicking thugs. Mortal Kombat Movie Review: A Nearly Flawless Victory GameSpot - Chris E. Hayner • 16h. And I think it's time for us to give back a decent film for them. From the signature fatalities to the campy comedy, there’s a lot to like. I'm not drawn to any one [genre]. And I think you feel that in terms of the look, style and tone of the film. Menu. But I said, "Look, let's get into this." Josh Lawson’s Kano is one of the most punchable characters I’ve encountered in some time. "I've been an actor for 30 years; I know what it's like to not work. I'm set. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie … It's a big opportunity," says Lawson. What would you like to see out of another chapter? RELATED: Mortal Kombat Film to Debut in Theaters and on HBO Max in April 2021: "Sorry It Took So Long". And that's coming out in the States I think in July. Ahead of Mortal Kombat’s release, I asked the Kano actor about his character's snappy dialogue and if all of those witty one-liners were in the script. Let's grab a beer afterwards." There is no end to the blood, gore, dismemberment, and foul language on display--seriously, every other word out of Kano's mouth is an F-bomb. Actor Josh Lawson on where Kano sits in the pantheon of violent Aussies on the big screen. It's really easy to get online and do the theoretical research of it, because the fans have been so good at that. Cage’s absence aside, Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat looks like a beautifully brutal good time that will please both long-time fans and newcomers alike. Josh Lawson as Kano and Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade in. While there were certainly scripted bits, it sounds like Lawson had plenty of chances to sneak in some dialog of his own. The Reptile fight was one of the first big ones I got to do. There's so much you could explore not just from the characters we haven't met, but also the characters we have. I was trying to eat right. I would love an opportunity at a sequel, because I would love to push those [physical] boundaries even further. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, serving as a reboot to the Mortal Kombat film series. Blood everywhere, and the sets are awesome. I'm fighting Reptile.". Tension is the enemy of good acting. They've been so diligent about tracking the evolution of all the characters and worlds and the universe. ... Mortal Kombat is now playing at movie theaters nationwide, as well as on HBO Max. Mortal Kombat premieres Friday in theaters and on HBO Max, but fans can catch the 7-minute opening scene now on HBO Max. I mean, that was so much detail for the fans who want to watch it over and over again. PEOPLE: The movie is pretty gory. He shoots his mouth off, his bark is probably a little worse than his bite in a way. Below, Lawson chats with PEOPLE more about suiting up as Kano, a few behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film, other upcoming roles he's exciting to sink his laser eye into and more. I was able to kick the tires, of course there was a script and then there was a lot of scripted stuff too, but yeah, I was definitely able to just have a bit of fun. We can't do something if it's disrespecting the fans, or if it flies in the face of what they've come to know and love." Josh Lawson: I think in Australia, we're driven less by fame and fortune. And so I was genuinely just so grateful to be [a part of the movie].". You can see them wound up in the waiting room and going over their lines. Fans of the franchise may recognize that Kano’s bark is certainly as big as his bite. I think they are owed a really good movie based on a game. I think Mortal Kombat fans, they got their '90s film and that's great, but the games have developed for two more decades beyond that. I just hope it feels like a reward for them. Josh Lawson: Well, I think they're all my favorites. That was a particularly difficult one, but it was good because it was sending a very clear beginning, middle and an end, and the end climaxes into this cool and violent discovery of what his power is. One of the more difficult scenes was when I grow my arcana, over the dinner table. And I'm excited for the world to see it because it's completely and wholly unique. Josh Lawson: One of the things I was so thankful for was the fans of the game [who've] essentially cataloged the history of Mortal Kombat online. However, that all changed after the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie. I remember that being particularly fun because I was like, "Holy s---, this is real. And there's stuff there that I didn't understand. PEOPLE: You mentioned the potential of a sequel, and this movie ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. 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A lot of the guys have a martial-arts background, as well, so they did a lot more of their own things than I did, because it's in their bones a bit more. Into tracksuits by Paulie Walnuts, the Criterion Channel and Robert Eggers. All I've ever wanted to do was to have a career that was interesting, and to do films that were different. And I don't even know if it's true that Australians are better actors and maybe it just feels like it is because confirmation biases, that you keep seeing us everywhere. ", "It was a combination of like, holy s---, being in something that I used to play as a kid — a bit of a childhood dream come true — coupled with the fact that I was just so glad I was cast in this thing at all," he adds. Mortal Kombat gets a much-needed injection of personality once the morally bankrupt and borderline psychotic Kano (Josh Lawson) is introduced. I just think there's more to explore with those characters. But all I can say is it's a struggle — no matter who you are, where you're from, you'll get rejected more than you want. Josh Lawson: I hope it feels like a reward for their fandom. Mortal Kombat: 25 Movie Easter Eggs And References To The Video Game Franchise. Mortal Kombat is a 2021 American martial arts fantasy film directed by Simon McQuoid, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Oren Uziel and Russo. I just didn't think that I was the kind of guy that [would fit]. Josh Lawson opens up to PEOPLE about his role as Kano in Mortal Kombat, a few behind-the-scenes tidbits from the film, and more He had this to say: No, they weren’t. Mortal Kombat may be a film based on the long-running video game series that focuses on the battles between Earthrealm and Outworld and the Lin Kuei and Shirai Ryu clans but it is utterly and totally Kano’s movie.. I think ultimately the love of the craft of acting is what motivates a lot of the actors from Australia ... as opposed to getting that job that'll land them a million dollars or on the cover of GQ or whatever. Mortal Kombat has a little bit of something for everyone. You may recognise Lawson fro Mortal Kombat (2021) Josh Lawson as Kano. With all the stunting, they did a pretty unreal job with making us look a lot tougher than, certainly, I am. Speaking with PEOPLE ahead of the release of Mortal Kombat, the 39-year-old Oscar nominee says he was honored to get to play the multi-layered Kano for the newest film installment of the "iconic" bloody video-game franchise, and how signing on was a no-brainer. But if you don’t mind light spoilers, you can watch the first brutal seven minutes of the movie right here. All that pre-production comes first. Kano first appeared in the inaugural Mortal Kombat game in 1992, and was quickly established as the nemesis of special forces operative Sonya Blade, and later her superior officer Jackson "Jax" Briggs. And at any time, if there was a move I felt like I was not going to be to sell properly, [I would say], "This might be a job for my stunt double — not because I can't do it, I just don't think I'll do it as well as he can.". According to Lawson, there was quite a bit of improvisation that went into his character's hilarious one-liners. RELATED: The Bloody, Mystical World of Mortal Kombat Shines in First Trailer for Upcoming Movie. They had choreographed all the fights — and there's a hell of a lot of them — within an inch of their life. Played by Australian actor Josh Lawson, Kano takes the reins the moment he first appears and doesn’t let go for a second. As I said last month following a preview of the film’s first 12 minutes, the new Mortal Kombat movie starts off strong. But I auditioned for it and I suppose [they saw] something in there they felt they could use in the film. I know how difficult doing the movie is — I'm currently in the middle of it — so I'm not going to make it any more difficult for you than it has to be.". From fatalities and special moves to hidden characters … Eighteen months after landing the role of a foul-mouthed, villainous action star in the latest Warner Bros. film adaptation of cult 90s video game Mortal Kombat, Josh Lawson is … I mean, it was crazy how practical some of the effects were. I was trying to do Kano proud. I just want a good story, well told, with good people, and I'll be happy if I can do that for the rest of my life. The smack-talking leader of the Black Dragon cartel is known for his witty one-liners, longstanding feud with fellow original character Sonya Blade and powerful laser eye. And Kano is there needling ... to elicit that rage — the fury to unlock his arcana. "Even if I wasn't a big fan of the game — which I was — I probably would have said yes to it. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. We had a really great stunt team. Josh Lawson: Simon McQuoid, who directed, wanted to use as little CG as possible, so you could really get that visceral, gritty sense of the gore and the blood and the martial arts. I had a lot of fun. Josh Lawson taps into full throttle action for the first time in Mortal Kombat and had the time of his life. So I was having the time of my life. So yeah, we went through a s---load of fake blood. Simon McQuoid definitely let me off the chain to have a bit of fun and I'm not sure any two takes were ever the same. I want to make this as easy as possible for you. There would have been a lot to sift through. 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