Excitement is building for fans of both Mortal Kombat and Invincible as it has been officially announced that J.K. Simmons, the original voice of Omni-Man, will reprise his role in Mortal Kombat 1. This thrilling news comes with the unveiling of the game's Official Kombat Pack DLC, which includes Omni-Man as a guest character.
Mortal Kombat Creator Confirms J.K. Simmons for Mortal Kombat 1
The complete roster for Mortal Kombat 1 has now been revealed, showcasing the base roster, Kameo Fighters, and the Kombat Pack. While the 3D models of the characters are inspired by their 2D counterparts, details on the voice cast had remained a mystery until recently. This left fans eagerly anticipating whether the iconic voices would return for the new game.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, during an interview with Skybound, Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon confirmed that J.K. Simmons would indeed lend his voice to Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. Simmons, well-known for voicing Omni-Man in Amazon Prime Video's series Invincible, brings authenticity and excitement to the game.
Omni-Man is part of the Official Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 1. While Ed Boon remained tight-lipped about specific gameplay details during the interview, he assured fans that they can look forward to gameplay and hype videos leading up to the game's launch on September 19, 2023, particularly with the introduction of Omni-Man.