Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Reveals Original Johnny Cage was Based on Jean-Claude Van Damme

Ed Boon reveals Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage skin in Mortal Kombat 1
Van Damme was originally intended to be basis of the first Mortal Kombat
Boon calls Van Damme's inclusion a "full circle moment" for the series
Van Damme did voice work and lent his likeness for the Johnny Cage character
Reveal happened during Boon's appearance on YouTube show Hot Ones

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Posted 9/8/2023, 12:00:00 AM

Mortal Kombat Co-Creator Reveals Original Johnny Cage was Based on Jean-Claude Van Damme

Ed Boon reveals Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage skin in Mortal Kombat 1
Van Damme was originally intended to be basis of the first Mortal Kombat
Boon calls Van Damme's inclusion a "full circle moment" for the series
Van Damme did voice work and lent his likeness for the Johnny Cage character
Reveal happened during Boon's appearance on YouTube show Hot Ones

nintendolife.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/17/2023

After 30 Years, Mortal Kombat Still Delivers - From Controversy to Cult Status

Prolific game developer Ed Boon reflects on the history of Mortal Kombat and finally achieving the inclusion of Jean-Claude Van Damme in the game after 30 years.

9/20/2023

Mortal Kombat Developers Tried but Failed to Get John Wick in the Game

9/24/2023

Mortal Kombat's Comic Relief Johnny Cage: 30 Years of Violence, Death, and Jean-Claude Van Damme Cameos

9/28/2023

Mortal Kombat Teases Addition of Michael Myers, Ghostface and More Horror Icons as DLC Fighters

NetherRealm Studios may be teasing the addition of horror movie characters, including Michael Myers and Ghostface, to the roster of Mortal Kombat 1 as DLC fighters.

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New MK11 DLC Hints at Ghostface Addition

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Ed Boon Teases Potential Mortal Kombat 1 Announcement at New York Comic Con 2023