Behind the Scenes: Jennifer's Journey from Finance to Mortal Kombat Expertise
Matthew Sanders
Published May 17, 2026
By Published May 6, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2026 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant.
Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available.
Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show.
Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far.
She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism.
During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap
One of stars reveals that his favorite character is one who most wouldn't assume.
For dedicated fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise, certain characters outshine the rest. One of the iconic characters who has become a favorite among gamers is Liu Kang. Being part of the original hero lineup, the martial arts champion has remained central to the games for decades, appearing through endless storylines, reboots, and adaptations. And, as a result, audiences have strong opinions about how the character should be portrayed on screen, especially with the upcoming .
The actor who plays Kang in the onscreen adaptation, Ludi Lin, has been praised for his take on the character. However, despite the role that he plays and the popularity of Kang, he is surprisingly not the actor's favorite video game character.In an interview with , Lin said that he actually enjoys playing as Sub-Zero more than Kang, a warrior from the Lin Kuei clan. "I’ve played both Liu Kang and Sub-Zero in the games. To be honest, I prefer Sub-Zero," he explained.
Additionally, Lin says he understands just how much the role means to the avid players of Mortal Kombat. The actor said that one of his favorite things about franchises with large followings is to watch the fans' reactions to the films, especially the gaming community. He says that the movies are ultimately for them, so it's important to him to capture the spirit of the video games because of how much it means to them. He told the publication, "One of my favorite things is watching fans' reaction. When you see that explosion of enthusiasm, you realize how much it means to them that we get it right."
is one of the series’ most recognizable and enduring characters, with multiple versions of him throughout the franchise’s history. Created by Midway Games and later continued by NetherRealm Studios, the character is known for ice-based powers. Unlike many fighters who rotate in and out of the roster, Sub-Zero has appeared in every mainline installment. The character also played a central role in the spin-off action-adventure title Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero.
Throughout the series, the Sub-Zero mantle has been split between two brothers: Bi-Han and Kuai Liang. Bi-Han first appeared as the original iteration in the 1992 arcade game before later transforming into the shadowy fighter Noob Saibot in the following games. After his brother’s downfall, Kuai Liang became Sub-Zero instead and became the franchise’s primary version of the character for decades.
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However, this changed in the , which reimagined several classic characters and storylines. In the reboot, Bi-Han returned as Sub-Zero, while Kuai Liang took on the role of Scorpion.
Mortal Kombat 2 will premiere in theaters on May 8, 2026.
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