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According to director Simon McQuoid, the upcoming “Mortal Kombat II” is poised to be a larger and more impressive sequel to the original. This statement comes on the heels of the release of the first trailer for the film, which has finally allowed McQuoid to discuss the movie’s development in detail.
One of the key areas where the sequel aims to improve upon its predecessor is in the realm of storytelling. Speaking with IGN, McQuoid emphasized that the second installment will not simply rehash what was done well in the first movie, but rather build upon it and take creative risks to craft a more engaging narrative.
“We’re not going to give you some post-credits sequence to be like, ‘Oh, this is going to happen in the sequel,'” producer Todd Garner chimed in. “We’ll do more if we’re given the opportunity, but we don’t want to assume that we can.”
While it’s unclear what this means for the film’s overall plot, fans of the series are sure to be thrilled by the addition of new characters and locations from the games. McQuoid revealed that the sequel will visit Hell (where Scorpion resides) and Edenia, the home realm of Kitana, Jade, and Shao Kahn.
When discussing the introduction of these fresh faces and environments, McQuoid emphasized the importance of authenticity in bringing these elements to life on the big screen. “When you’ve got characters like that, you have to swing for the fences,” he said.
It’s also worth noting that the film has been designed with IMAX format in mind, which will reportedly provide “massive scale” and “little story moments and little gems for the super fans…that you won’t see in the regular theatrical version.” This suggests that those who opt to view the movie on an IMAX screen can expect a more immersive experience.
The success of the first film, which received critical acclaim and performed well at the box office, seems to have instilled confidence in the creative team behind “Mortal Kombat II”. With a planned release date of October 24, it’s clear that the filmmakers are eager to build upon the momentum generated by the initial installment.
In an effort to keep pace with fan expectations, McQuoid revealed that the movie has been crafted as a standalone experience. The goal is to provide a complete and satisfying story for viewers, regardless of whether they have seen the first film or not.
“We’re not going to give you some post-credits sequence to be like, ‘Oh, this is going to happen in the sequel,'” producer Garner reaffirmed.
Source: gizmodo.com
