💥 Mortal Kombat II: No One Is Safe from Fatality

It’s honestly a great time to be a fan of actors who know how to command the screen without overdoing it. Karl Urban has always had that rare mix of intensity and charm, whether he’s swinging a sword in The Lord of the Rings, growling through The Boys, or soon putting on Johnny Cage’s shades for Mortal Kombat II. You just know he’s going to bring that perfectly cocky, wink-to-the-camera energy that makes Cage such a fan favorite.

And then there’s Jesse Plemons, who continues to be one of the most quietly magnetic actors working today. His performance in Bugonia as the eccentric and deluded Teddy Gatz really has his talents on full display. He has such an uncanny way of making even the strangest characters feel human (honestly, he’ll always be Breaking Bad’s Todd to me). Seeing both of these guys headlining genre projects that lean into their strengths feels like a win for fans of smart, character-driven spectacle for sure.

— Michael Ahr, Newsletter Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

• Our exclusive interview with the creative team behind Mortal Kombat II 🥋

• An interview with Bugonia screenwriter Will Tracy ✍️

• The true story behind Millie Gibson’s Doctor Who departure 😯

• …and more!