Actor Reflects on Mortal Kombat Role Challenges
- Mehcad Brooks shares his initial struggles with fight scenes
- He sought therapy to better understand his character Jax
- Brooks gained confidence and looks forward to the sequel
Mehcad Brooks, known for his role as Jax in the Mortal Kombat films, has opened up about the difficulties he faced while performing fight scenes in the original movie. In a recent press conference ahead of Mortal Kombat 2, Brooks revealed that he sought therapy to delve into his character’s psyche.
“I took the character of Jax to my therapist for about six sessions,” he shared, explaining how he tried to comprehend Jax’s identity. Despite some early insecurities about fitting into the fight choreography, Brooks has gained confidence as he prepares for the sequel, eager to showcase his growth both as an actor and a fighter.
With the experience he gained, Brooks is excited to step back into the role and bring complexity to Jax’s character while delivering thrilling action sequences.