The launch schedule for 2021 is impressive. Warner Bros. it brings us endless titles that we have been waiting for years and one of the ones that generated the most expectations is Reboots The deadly beating.
But before revealing that we have only the first images (Oh, yes!), We want to tell you about how they came to the conclusion that they should be given a new opportunity for this adaptation. The first, Making a video game adaptation for the big or small screen is one of the most complicated things in the industry.
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First adaptation of Mortal Kombat
Not only do you face a completely different narrative, but a world of gamers who love the game for certain elements that cannot always be seen on the screen. If you believe us, So go back 26 years and watch the movie The deadly beating (or not, he may not see it).
Adapting this video game in its first attempt was a disaster. And the sequel that came a few years later was even worse. It left fans with a terrible feeling that it is almost impossible to see a movie that does justice The deadly beating. However, there are new plans for this franchise and they look quite promising.
In other words, we could finally have an adaptation that takes over what attracts us the most about this video game, which has been around for generations and has surpassed or accompanied an industry that has only grown. And now, let’s get to the good stuff.
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Exclusive images
We know that sopitas.com readers are fans of The deadly beating, is that we are looking for the first images of the reboot The deadly beating which, to tell the truth, looks spectacular.
In this first image, which we bring you exclusively, we can see itActor Ludi Lin as Liu Kang with Max Huang as Kung Lao in the new film of Mortal Kombi. Both are among the most famous characters and, without a doubt, the most popular warriors in the franchise.
Ludi Lin (Liu Kang) and Max Huang (Kung Lao) in “Mortal Kombat”, a New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. movie. Pictures. / Photo: Mark Rogers
The next image is with a star Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero / Bi-Han and Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpio / Hanzo Hasashi.
Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero / Bi-Han) and Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpio / Hanzo Hasashi) in “Mortal Kombat”. / Photo: Mark Roger
What details should you know about Mortal Kombat?
The first keyword, and I mentioned it, is that it is a restart. We’ll be honest, and the 1996 film is so bad that the creators prefer to forget it and start from scratch with this new production. It was rumored that this could be the first film in a larger project.
The deadly beating is produced by James Wan, responsible for the horror franchise of Spell, and other productions such as Aquaman. What has generated some doubts, but also excites us, is that it is about debut as a director by Simon McQuoid: Is it a good idea for a new director to be responsible for a blockbuster? We don’t know, but This is a fan of the video game.
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Plus point: the screenwriter is none other than David Callaham, the man behind the script Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings for MCU and continuation Spider-Man: In the Spider-Verse.
And to close, the person in charge the score will be Benjamin Wallfisch, which collaborated in high-level production as The Invisible Man, Chapter 1 and Two and Shazam!
deaths
This could be good news for fans of the game. In the movie, as far as we know, there will be deaths … which leads us to conclude that The deadly beating will be evaluated R and will have more explosions of violence than in the video game.
For those who are a little far, “Fatalities” is the most violent moment inside The deadly beating. If you win the fight, one by one, you have the option to make a “special attack” in which you kill your opponent … in quite brutal ways. Each character has different deaths and we’ll probably see a few in the fights on the tape.
One of the victims in “Mortal Kombat 11”.
When will it premiere?
Release date for The deadly beating is April 16, 2021. This title is also part of the Warner Bros. plan. Simultaneously premiere your movies in theaters and exclusively for HBO Max. The deadly beatingIn this way, it will be released in cinemas and will reach this streaming platform for 30 days.
Interview with the director and Scorpio
We had a chance to talk to Simon McQuoid, director of The deadly beating And with Hiroyuki Sanada, who will be Scorpio. They told us about the first time they played The deadly beating and the risk involved in adapting such a large and important franchise.
See the discussion here:
“We wanted to pay homage to this great franchise”: an interview with “Mortal Kombat”