They Gave Him Mortal Kombat… Then Erased Him From the Sequel — Lewis Tan

Lewis Tan had EVERYTHING Hollywood claims to want… and still never became a star. From losing Iron Fist to Finn Jones… to being erased from Mortal Kombat 2 marketing… this is the strange career of the actor who kept getting close to breaking through — but never quite made it. In this deep dive, we break down the rise and collapse of Lewis Tan’s Hollywood momentum, including: • Why fans hated Cole Young in Mortal Kombat (2021) • The Iron Fist casting controversy with Finn Jones • How Deadpool 2 turned him into a punchline • Why Marvel chose Simu Liu for Shang-Chi instead • The real reason Mortal Kombat 2 appears to kill off Cole Young • Hollywood’s long history of sidelining martial arts actors • Lewis Tan’s connection to legendary stuntman Philip Tan Despite starring in major franchises like Mortal Kombat, Deadpool 2, Into the Badlands, Wu Assassins, Cobra Kai, and Shadow and Bone, Lewis Tan’s career became a case study in missed opportunities, studio decisions, and Hollywood politics. Was Cole Young doomed from the start? Did Marvel make the wrong choice with Iron Fist? And is Lewis Tan one of the most overlooked action stars in Hollywood? This video explores the full story. If you enjoy deep dives into Hollywood failures, movie controversies, celebrity careers, and behind-the-scenes industry stories, subscribe and turn on notifications.