Dave Bautista is as excited for Mortal Kombat 1 as we all are. The upcoming game developed by NetherRealm Studios is scheduled for release on September 19, 2023. The hype-building strategies deployed before the game’s unveiling have been rather interesting. In recently uploaded videos on the official channel for Mortal Kombat, we see Bautista of Guardians of the Galaxy fame generate anticipation for the twelfth main installment in the acclaimed game series.
In the It’s In Our Blood trailer, we witness Bautista continuously yelling “MORTAL KOMBAT!” and recruiting other people to do the same. The soundtrack playing in the background makes up for an epic sequence. We can affirm that the video worked wonders in getting the fans more excited. In a follow-up video, the actor was also seen playing the forthcoming fighting game, notorious for its grotesque, graphic content.
Here, the actor found solace in how the game connected him to the past.
Starring In The Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Was Gratifying For Dave Bautista
Playing the game, Bautista looked back on why exactly starring in the trailer and having to yell “MORTAL KOMBAT!” was worth it, despite the latter action straining his voice. “My voice is gone from screaming all day,” said the star. He additionally affirmed that he loved doing so because “it directly connects me to my past.” Therefore, the nostalgic aspects of the endeavor filled him with a sense of satisfaction, entailing a gratifying experience for the Knock at the Cabin star.
When it comes to his favorite characters within the game franchise, the retired professional wrestler’s preferences have changed. When Dave Bautista was younger, he was particularly fascinated by Liu Kang, the main protagonist of the series. To be honest, who wouldn’t be? Liu Kang is one of those characters that have remained intrinsic to the overarching lore of Mortal Kombat. His significance and charm are undeniable.
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For Bautista, there were two specific reasons for playing as the character: he could do bicycle kicks and turn into a dragon. However, with age, the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery alum has come to develop a liking for playing as Scorpion instead. Following was the actor’s statement:
“As I’ve gotten older, I like Scorpion now because I just want to hear him say, ‘Get over here!’ [laughs] Like a G… ‘Get over here!'”
It appears that Bautista particularly favors the classic characters that have contributed much to the game’s current level of popularity. We can’t blame him, though. Those are the primary characters that most MK fans have grown up loving.
Mortal Kombat 1 Made Dave Bautista’s Dreams Come True
Video game adaptations seem to be the latest trend in the film and television industry. Last year, a God of War live-action TV adaptation was ordered at Prime Video, in co-production with Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions. The beloved fans of the game franchise have since clamored for Bautista to embody the iconic character of Kratos. Whether or not such dreams may come to fruition cannot be ascertained. The voice actor of the character in the video games, Christopher Judge, even seemed to express his disapproval towards the popular fan-cast.
With the possibility of securing the role seeming bleak, it’s safe to say Dave Bautista has found comfort through starring in the promotional trailer for another notable videogame franchise. In the behind-the-scenes video we mentioned earlier, the actor affirmed that it was a “dream come true” for him to work with NetherRealm Studios.
Mortal Kombat 1 packs a punch. It would be interesting to see where the tale goes with all the mind-blowing playable characters and Kameo reveals we have been blessed with. The second reboot of the game franchise has formally established a blank canvas for fresh dynamics and relationships to emerge. In this universe, who will be a friend and who will be a foe shall soon be revealed.
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