The Boys Star Joins Mortal Kombat 2 as Fan-Favorite Character

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[{"selector":"#anim-bf72b6d6-95ed-4aa0-8618-9ed726e7cf0b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Mortal Kombat sequel has found its Johnny Cage, a popular character from the video games who was teased at the end of the first movie. getty images

[{"selector":"#anim-e69efffe-d6ec-44c3-a1da-9ac16f91174e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Boys star Karl Urban, who plays Billy Butcher on the bloody R-rated superhero satire series, is in final negotiations to take the role. getty images

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