Street Fighter Movie Casts Pro Wrestling Champion as E. Honda
According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Hirooki Goto has joined the film to play the iconic E. Honda. Goto began his wrestling career back in 2003, and over the course of his career has held over 10 championships with the company, including its top championships various times.
In the world of Street Fighter, E. Honda is a mainstay. The character was one of the original eight playable characters in Street Fighter II, and has been in the games ever since. The character was also represented in the 1994 live-action film, where he was played by Peter 'Navy' Tuiasosopo.
Goto is yet another wrestler set to appear in the movie. Previously, it was reported that WWE star Cody Rhodes will play Guile in the movie, and Akuma is also rumored to be played by none other than Joe Anoa'i, aka Roman Reigns.
The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie features a star-studded group, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog.
Production on the film is expected to begin in Australia this coming August. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. Legendary Entertainment is co-developing and co-producing the project alongside Capcom.
A release date for the Street Fighter movie has not yet been set.
Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype.
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