TORONTO - “Mortal Kombat” may be based on a hit video-game franchise, but Vancouver-raised star Ludi Lin says it serves as an “apt metaphor” for divisions in the world. So in this case, in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ we get to show Asians from China, from Japan, from all areas of the world.”Lin was a natural fit for “Mortal Kombat,” having trained in martial arts since he finished high school. “I think Canada provided the foundation for, first of all, my acting training, and then second of all, my perspective into a whole different world of pop culture,” said Lin. It’s a worthy goal to aim at.”Video games, and “Mortal Kombat” in particular, provided diverse characters he could identify with while living in regions where he didn’t speak the language. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...“It really left an indelible mark on my childhood memory,” Lin said, noting he even consulted with Shou about how to portray Kang before filming “Mortal Kombat.”“So to be able to do this, it’s like an homage to my inner child that, ‘This is for you.

Source: thestar April 21, 2021 18:45 UTC