This bit doesn't actually show up on screen, but when we think about a Best Movie Ever, we like to explore all of the possibilities. At the beginning of the flick, Johnny Cage is shooting a movie. The director of that movie is played by actor Sandy Helberg. But do you know who was originally supposed to do the cameo? Steven F'ing Spielberg. Yes indeed, the ultra-famous director was a huge fan of the Mortal Kombat games and agreed to do the spot, but scheduling conflicts forced him to pull out.