2021’s Mortal Kombat teased on the finish that Johnny Cage was on the best way, and it did not take lengthy for the web to appoint a favourite to seem within the function. WWE celebrity The Miz shortly rose via the ranks on social media as a preferred alternative for the gig and as such, started to marketing campaign for it. Now that the movie has lastly confirmed the sequel will convey on Karl City, the wrestler, and occasional actor, took a while to share his emotions about not getting the half.
The Miz, who has just a few film appearing credit to his identify since turning into a full-time member of the WWE, spoke to ComicBook.com about lacking out on the function of Johnny Cage. The Grand Slam Champion revealed his true emotions about not getting the job and the way he reacted when he first noticed the character was coming to Mortal Kombat 2:
The encouragement from followers led to Miz campaigning for the function in interviews, and he even began coaching for the function. In fact, as knowledgeable wrestler, it solely helps to be in form always, so it isn’t like he would not have been understanding in a roundabout way whereas ready to listen to a few potential audition.
Sadly, The Miz revealed that he by no means even acquired a name to audition for Johnny Cage. As a substitute, he discovered, like the remainder of the world, that Karl City snagged the gig, and continued his story by revealing how he felt concerning the casting:
Those that watch the WWE know The Miz’s in-ring persona and the way that response was about as far faraway from it as somebody can get. Frankly, I would not have blamed him one bit if he wished to step into character to disgrace and berate anybody underneath the solar who neglected him for the function, just like how he does to his opponents within the ring.
The Miz did not do this, however moderately took the excessive street whereas confirming he is a fan of The Boys and likewise probably somebody with a Prime subscription. It is a disgrace he did not get the a part of Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 contemplating how nicely his wrestling persona folds into the combating recreation character, however I would be mendacity if I mentioned I wasn’t additionally excited to see Karl City within the function.
Ed Boon lately shared a photograph of Karl City with Johnny Cage’s signature coiffure and glasses, and he is trying the half. Whether or not or not he’ll delicately stroll the road of being a washed-up motion film actor trying to revive his profession in an interdimensional combating event stays to be seen. I am used to seeing City as a badass, however Johnny Cage is a little more than that. I do not doubt that City is up for the problem, however I nonetheless would’ve preferred to see how somebody like Miz would’ve performed it.
Mortal Kombat 2 is on the best way, however we’re nonetheless ready on a launch date. Take a look at the primary installment together with your Max subscription, however possibly maintain a vomit bag useful in the event you’re squeamish.