Director Kevin Tancharoen, the man behind the wildly popular web series "Mortal Kombat: Legacy", has dropped out of Warner Bros' big screen reboot of the video game franchise. Tancharoen's involvement in the MK universe started with his 2011 short "Mortal Kombat Rebirth" which showcased a much grittier way to adapt the popular video game. Following the viral success of that short, Warner Bros. put him in charge of the "Legacy" web series. The second season of that series was released four weeks ago. (Watch the full season here).
This weekend, Tancharoen tweeted the following:
"After 3 years of Kombat, I've decided to move on to other creative opportunities. I wish everyone involved in the movie big success. Thanks!"The tweet indicates that the big screen reboot is still moving forward, but Warner Bros. will have to find a new director to handle it. What is more disconcerting is that Tancharoen was the man whose vision stood as the foundation for the reboot and many had high hopes for HIS version of "Mortal Kombat". It's not an easy obstacle to overcome for Warner, but I'm sure there are still plenty of directors willing to hop onto such a lucrative franchise. What remains to be seen is if they can still deliver what the fans want.
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