Megan Fox joins Mortal Kombat 1 cast as bloodthirsty vampire

Earlier this year, the actress best known for roles in Transformers (2007), Jennifer’s Body (2009), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), took part in an ad campaign for Blizzard’s latest RPG title Diablo IV. The star filmed a number of videos where she’d roast player’s in-game deaths. Now though, she’ll star as her very own video game character, as she joins the ever-expanding roster of Mortal Kombat 1, where she’ll play the deadly vampire warrior Nitara.

NetherRealm Studios revealed the news through a brand-new trailer, showcasing Nitara's brutal and bloody combat techniques, some interactions with other Mortal Kombat characters, as well as how she could tie into the larger story of the game. Megan Fox was also present in the trailer to discuss how she got into the role, and her experience recording lines for the game.

As most Mortal Kombat fans will likely know, Nitara is a returning character who’s first, and only, playable appearance was in Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. She made a few cameos and was referenced in future titles, but will finally be a playable character again, joining the likes of Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, and new additions to the roster like Homelander and Omni-Man.