KELLY HU & DOMINIC CIANCIOLO TALK LI MEI & MOTRAL KOMBAT 1
Mortal Kombat 1 introduces a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe set in a new story with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they've never been seen before. Iconic voice and live actor Kelly Hu (X2: X-Men United, BMF, Young Justice) joins the new universe as classic fighter Li Mei. Fans will agree that despite having "No idea about this world," the actor is nothing but perfect as Li Mei. The latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise is developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios and features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Li Mei (Hu), Tanya, Baraka, and more, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.
Cianciolo & Hu at SDCC 2023
Longtime Mortal Kombat fans will recognize Hu as formally portraying D'Vorah from Mortal Kombat X. Serious gamers will take notice that Li Mei uses both the "Baji Quan" stance and the "Lui He Ba Fa" stance. However, during a recent chin wag, the prolific actor joined Dominic Cianciolo (Story Director, NetherRealm Studios), Hu revealed that she came to perform her Mortal Kombat 1 character with little to no knowledge of the classic Mortal Kombat fighter, or videogames in general. When asked what ideas she brought to the recording booth, the actor revealed that she doesn’t play video games and has no idea about the world of Mortal Kombat.
Dig the full interview with Hu and Mortal Kombat 1 Story Director Dominic Cianciolo, recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, below. Enjoy the back-and-forth banter between Hu and Cianciolo by pushing the little ole play button:
