Mortal Kombat 2 writer says [redacted] was killed because hardcore fans were "very vocal about calling for his…
Mortal Kombat 2 writer Jeremy Slater revealed that the character Cole Young's swift death in the sequel was a direct response to negative fan reactions to his inclusion in the first film. Slater explained that while some deaths are designed to shock, others, like Cole's, are driven by vocal fan feedback. The film also features a surprising 'death' for Liu Kang, which deviates from the game's canon and sets up potential future plot developments, with the possibility of character resurrection through necromancer Quan Chi.
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- Person: Jeremy Slater
- Topic: Fan Reaction
- Game: Mortal Kombat
- Topic: Character Development
- Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Game: Mortal Kombat 2
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