Los Angeles: Jessica McNamee and Josh Lawson are in the final negotiations to star in the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot. According to The Hollywood Reporter, McNamee is contesting to play Sonya Blade, while Lawson is up for the role of Kano.

Blade, general of Earthrealm Special Forces, was the first female character introduced in the video game franchise, and has a long-standing feud with Kano, a member of the Black Dragon clan. Lewis Tan of "Wu Assassins" and "Deadpool 2" fame is also in final talks for an undisclosed lead character.