Why ‘Mortal Kombat’ Star Joe Taslim Enjoys Getting Hit in the Face During Fight Scenes

variety.com:

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJoe Taslim’s role as Sub-Zero in the new “Mortal Kombat” movie shocked his family, friends and fans alike.“Everybody got surprised because they said, ‘Oh my God, you’re so evil onscreen.

And look at you. In reality, you’re so funny,’” the actor and former martial arts champion tells me, from his home in Indonesia, on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast.“Everybody was like, ‘This is the first time that I want you to die.

You’re a nice guy, and I don’t want anything to happen to you, but on the screen, when I watch you, I want you to die. You’re just so vicious,’” he adds. “I was like, ‘Well, that’s the role.