AceShowbiz - Lewis Tan, known for his role as Cole Young in the Mortal Kombat franchise, has responded sharply to comments made by Andrew Schulz, the actor playing Dan Hibiki in the upcoming Street Fighter reboot. Schulz publicly criticized the Mortal Kombat II cast at the December Game Awards, claiming they prioritized money over fans, sparking a candid rebuttal from Lewis Tan.

During an interview with Brandon Davis, Lewis Tan dismissed Schulz’s remarks, calling him the "last person that should be talking s*** on that stage." He emphasized that Schulz is "obviously not a fighter" and "not even really an actor," underscoring his doubt about Schulz’s credibility to critique the Mortal Kombat cast.

Lewis Tan also revealed that despite the public tension, he maintains friendships with several members of the Street Fighter cast, including Rayna Vallandingham, who co-starred with him in the popular series Cobra Kai, and Andrew Koji. He expressed admiration for their martial arts skills and praised the new Street Fighter trailer, describing it as "awesome" and indicating eagerness to see the film upon its release later this year.

Addressing any potential feud between the two casts, Lewis Tan kept the tone lighthearted and competitive, saying, "I love a good rivalry," and added, "Let's go, bro." He confidently pointed to box office performance as the ultimate decider, noting, "Numbers don't lie," and predicted that audiences will soon see which film resonates more when Mortal Kombat II and Street Fighter hit theaters in May and October 2026, respectively.

At the Game Awards in December, when Schulz took the stage to promote his role in the Street Fighter reboot, he praised the franchise’s loyal fanbase for their dedication. However, he took a jab at the Mortal Kombat II cast, implying they lacked genuine fan connection and were driven mainly by financial gain. Schulz contrasted this by saying the Street Fighter cast cared deeply about fans, not just profits.

Lewis Tan reprises his role as Cole Young in Mortal Kombat II, following the 2021 Mortal Kombat film where he first appeared.