User blog comment:Ridley Prime/New Mortal Kombat film confirmed!/@comment-4235882-20111001104101/@comment-4235882-20111001195813

I've seen the interview before, although it took place in 2003, for a guy in his early 40's back then, Ashby looked to be in great shape, and he still does to this day. I've also read other interviews with him regarding the recognition he receives amongst teenagers and MK fans alike from his role in the movie and he seems to enjoy being recognised as Johnny Cage. He also stated that he was excited about reprising the role for Annihilation but he hated the script and was bummed out about dying at the begining of the movie, so he passed but who can blame him? I'd be frustrated if I was one of the main protagonists in a movie and then basically reduced to an extra in the sequel.