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The announcement of J.K. Simmons voicing Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1 has generated immense excitement among fans.In the upcoming Mortal Kombat 1, a new timeline will be introduced, bringing about significant changes such as the reappearance of Mileena and the portrayal of Raiden as a human.
The highly anticipated game is scheduled to be released on September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, and fans are eagerly anticipating further updates.
News has recently emerged that J.K. Simmons has been confirmed as the voice actor for Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. NetherRealm Studios, who announced Mortal Kombat 1 earlier this year, has been generating immense excitement among fans with each new announcement.
In Mortal Kombat 11, the latest installment of the franchise, Kronika decides to reset the timeline due to her anger towards Raiden's frequent interference. Liu Kang ascends to godhood and confronts Kronika, but his victory is not enough to prevent the creation of a new timeline. A trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 reveals changes in the new timeline, including the return of Mileena and Raiden's transformation into a human. These changes, along with other factors, have captured the attention of players worldwide.
The Game Awards Twitter announces that J.K. Simmons will lend his voice to the character Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1. NetherRealm Studios releases a new trailer this week, revealing six DLC characters for Mortal Kombat 1 and finally confirming the presence of Invincible's Omni-Man in the game. J.K. Simmons is recognized by fans of both TV and movies for his impressive body of work, including his roles in TV shows like The Closer and films like La La Land. Additionally, he is well-known for portraying J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and Commissioner Gordon in Justice League. In 2021, J.K. Simmons was cast as the voice actor for Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man in Invincible, solidifying his status as the voice behind one of the most iconic evil versions of Superman.
Fans were not surprised to hear that J.K. Simmons would be the voice actor for Omni-Man in Mortal Kombat 1, but they were still thrilled by the announcement. The excitement for Mortal Kombat 1 continued with the confirmation that The Boys' Homelander would be one of the DLC characters in Mortal Kombat 11. Another major addition to the game is DC's Peacemaker, portrayed by John Cena in a live-action version.
Following the release of Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1 is set to be the next exciting installment in the world of fighting games. In June, players had the opportunity to participate in the stress test for Mortal Kombat 1, and those who missed out will have another chance with the console-exclusive beta in August. However, PC players are still eagerly awaiting news about when they will be able to test the game before its official release. The upcoming EVO 2023 event could potentially bring even more exciting updates and news for the Mortal Kombat 1 community.
Mortal Kombat 1 launches September 19 for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.