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Karl Urban

The Hero We Love

With this month's premiere of Mortal Kombat 2 and the final season of The Boys, let's take a look at Karl Urban's career over the years.

Mortal Kombat 2

Karl Urban’s casting as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 has fans buzzing with excitement, as his charisma and larger-than-life energy seem tailor-made for the iconic character. Known for his ability to balance humor, intensity, and charm, Urban is poised to bring a fresh yet faithful take to the cocky Hollywood martial artist. With Urban’s proven talent for commanding the screen, his portrayal promises to elevate the franchise and deliver a knockout performance.

The Boys

It's the end of an era. The final season of The Boys releases this month, and it will be a sad goodbye to all the characters we have gotten to know over the last seven years. Karl Urban plays one of the main protagonists, Billy Butcher, in the show. As both the leader of the Boys, a group of CIA-sponsored black ops agents, and Homelander's archenemy, Urban brings a magnetic intensity, making Butcher both terrifying and deeply compelling. His portrayal captures the raw emotional depth of a man haunted by loss yet fueled by an unyielding determination to take down corrupt superheroes. Urban's commanding presence and nuanced acting make Butcher one of the most unforgettable antiheroes in modern television.

Movie

The Lord of the Rings

Éomer
(2002 & 2003)

The Bourne Supremacy

Kirill
(2004)

The Chronicles of Riddick

Siberius Vaako
(2004)

Star Trek

Leonard McCoy
(2009)

Red

William Cooper
(2010)

Dredd

Judge Dredd
(2012)

Pete's Dragon

Gavin Magary
(2016)

Thor: Ragnarok

Skurge the Executioner
(2017)

The Sea Beast

Jacob Holland
(2022)

TV

Xena: Warrior Princess

Julius Caesar
(1996–2001)

Almost Human

John Kennex
(2013–2014)

Ark: The Animated Series

Bob
(2024)

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

'The Boys' Season 5 & Entering Into Mortal Kombat with Karl Urban

Karl Urban takes the stage at MEGACON Orlando to talk about the upcoming final season of The Boys and stepping into the iconic role of Johnny Cage in the Mortal Kombat universe.

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He is THE LAW!

Karl Urban Loves Fellowship of the Ring

Karl Urban ❤️ his casts.

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