Who Mortal Kombat Fans Want To Play Johnny Cage In A Possible Sequel

The actor who is currently generating the most buzz among those pontificating about who should play Johnny Cage is "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds. In fact, for some fans, he's not just their top choice to take on the role, he's their only choice. As Twitter user @ghostmoth712 put it, "Here's something I should mention if/when they make a Mortal Kombat sequel: I can't imagine anyone other than Ryan Reynolds as Johnny Cage."

In many ways, Reynolds would be an ideal choice for the character. He already has experience starring in a video game adaptation thanks to "Detective Pikachu" and the "Deadpool" movies saw him taking on a part whose vibe is not unlike that of Johnny Cage. We know he can do action and comedy, which are both integral to bringing the resident "Mortal Kombat" class clown to life. Those are just a few reasons why, as @bergin_samuel puts it, "Ryan Reynolds as Johnny Cage would be epic."

There hasn't been any actor-specific Johnny Cage casting news as of yet but based on rumors swirling about the possible "Mortal Kombat" sequel, those who have Reynolds as their top pick could feasibly get their wish. We Got This Covered reported that there are whispers that the folks behind the burgeoning movie franchise want to snag an A-list actor to play Johnny Cage. While no names were mentioned in conjunction with that rumor, Reynolds would certainly fit the bill. That would be a relief to fans like @Natedawg205, who tweeted, "If Ryan Reynolds isn't Johnny Cage I'm gonna be [salty]."

While Reynolds has emerged as one of the most popular options for the role, he's not the only one in the discussion. The name of another prominent entertainer has been bandied about by both fans and one of the co-creators of "Mortal Kombat" itself.