Kasting Kall
New Line continues to drip-feed kasting news for its upcoming movie sequelMortal Kombat 2, announcing that British-Hong Kong actor Adeline Rudolph has bagged one of the film’s most koveted roles, that of the Edenian princess, Kitana.
As noted in The Hollywood Reporter, Rudolph — who TV fans will recognize from streaming series such asResident Evil, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, andRiverdale— will don the mask and gather the fans of the hugely popular Mortal Kombat hero, daughter of Sindel and sister to the wicked Mileena. The casting sees Rudolph reunited with fellowSabrinaalumni Tati Gabrielle, who is expected to receive the role of Kitana’sbest friend and confidant, Jade. Rudolph seems a solid choice for Kitana, carrying the sly grace, strong presence, and timeless beauty of the deadly-but-honorable, noblewoman.
The success of New Line’s originalMortal Kombatmovie, directed by Simon McQuoid and starring martial arts actors Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada, has clearly allowed the new production to produce a sequel with a little more ambition and star power.The Boys’Karl Urbanis tipped to play Tinseltown star Johnny Cage, and there are still all manner of potential roles to be filled, ahead of preliminary shooting this summer. McQuoid will return to direct, given his continued enthusiasm for the brand and project.
Mortal Kombat 2is not to be confused withMortal Kombat II. Nor is it the sequel to upcoming video gameMortal Kombat 1, nor the original 1995Mortal Kombatmovie.
Adeline Rudolph to Play Kitana in New Line’s Mortal Kombat 2[The Hollywood Reporter]
