Is This Mortal Kombat Short a Test for a New Feature Film?

A brand new Mortal Kombat video has debuted online today with some speculating that it could be tied into a new feature film. Now Latino Review is reporting that the video is actually test footage shot for Warner Bros. to secure funding for a new, hard-R Mortal Kombat film.The site is also reporting that the short film was directed by Kevin Tancharoen (Fame) and they also have a breakdown of who starred in the short as well. Michael Jai White played Jacks, Jeri Ryan as Sonya Blade, Lateef Crowder as Baraka, Ian Anthony Dale portraying Scorpion, Matt Mullins playing Johnny Cage with the fight choreography by Larnell Stovall (Undisputed III: Redemption). You can watch the full seven and a half minute short film below.We'll be sure to keep you posted on any further details regarding a new Mortal Kombat movie as soon as we have more information.
Source: Movieweb.com