‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Star Reveals His Surprising Favorite Character — And It’s Not Liu Kang
When fans think about Mortal Kombat legends, names like Scorpion, Raiden, and Sub-Zero instantly dominate the conversation. But for many longtime players, Liu Kang remains the heart of the franchise — the chosen champion who has carried the series through decades of tournaments, timelines, reboots, and brutal fatalities.
Which is exactly why fans may be shocked to hear that the actor playing Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat II doesn’t actually main Liu Kang at all.
Instead, Ludi Lin says his favorite character to play has always been Sub-Zero.
Yep. The ice ninja wins again.
During an interview with L’OFFICIEL, Lin admitted that while he has played both Liu Kang and Sub-Zero extensively in the games, Sub-Zero simply feels more fun to him. It’s a revelation that honestly makes perfect sense to longtime Mortal Kombat players. Sub-Zero has always carried a certain mystique — the cold demeanor, brutal ice powers, iconic design, and complicated legacy across multiple timelines have made him one of gaming’s most beloved fighters for over 30 years.
And unlike many fighting game characters who fade in popularity, Sub-Zero has remained a permanent face of the franchise since the original 1992 arcade game.
Lin’s comments also highlight something equally important: he genuinely understands how passionate Mortal Kombat fans are. The actor emphasized how much fan reactions matter to him and how seriously the cast takes honoring the source material. According to Lin, watching fans explode with excitement after seeing beloved characters handled correctly is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
That level of respect matters.
Video game adaptations have historically struggled because studios often ignored what made the games special in the first place. But Mortal Kombat’s cast clearly understands the assignment — and fans are noticing.
Ironically, Lin choosing Sub-Zero over Liu Kang may actually make fans love him even more. Because deep down, every Mortal Kombat player has had that phase where they picked the ice ninja and never looked back.
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