Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle recently discussed their roles as Kitana and Jade in the latest Mortal Kombat film. The two actors shared a history before this project, having played sisters in previous work. This existing connection allowed them to focus on the specific tension between their characters rather than building rapport from scratch. Rudolph spent time researching the game lore to understand Kitana’s personal history and family trauma.
She also dedicated herself to the physical demands of the role, finding that the intensive stunt training changed her perspective on her own capabilities.
Tati Gabrielle viewed the role of Jade as a study in empathy. She admitted feeling initial resistance to her character’s choices, but she eventually found a way to understand the effects of conditioning and loyalty. Her performance explores the period before Jade decides to change sides, focusing on the moment a person chooses between their upbringing and their morals.
The film highlights this relationship as a central part of the story, showing how the two women navigate their bond while facing conflicting duties to their realm. You can watch the full conversation in the video below.
Mortal Kombat II in cinemas now
