'Street Fighter' Adaptation Officially Casts 50 Cent, Jason Momoa, More
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After countless rumors and much speculation, multiple cast members have been confirmed for the highly anticipated film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise "Street Fighter."
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According to Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter, seven actors have been cast in the upcoming film that will be directed by Kitao Sakuri, ranging from well-known musicians like Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson to A-List action stars like Jason Momoa.
Here is everyone confirmed to be cast in the film adaptation of "Street Fighter" so far and who they will be playing.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 25: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson speaks onstage during Day 3 of the 2024 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 25, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 25: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson speaks onstage during Day 3 of the 2024 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 25, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson – Balrog
Curtis Jackson, more well-known by his moniker 50 Cent, is an actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper who has starred in films like "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and founded the production company G-Unit Films and Television Inc.
Jackson is signed on to play Balrog, a former boxing champion and prize fighter who became the chief enforcer for the film's villain, M. Bison.
Jason Momoa – Blanka
Jason Momoa is a beloved actor well-known for his performances in blockbuster franchises like "Game of Thrones," "Aquaman," and "Fast & Furious."
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Momoa will be playing Blanka, a man-beast from the Amazon Rainforest with green skin that can charge electricity through his body.
Joe Anoa'i (Roman Reigns) – Akuma
Most well-known as Roman Reigns, Joe Anoa'i is one of the most dominant professional wrestlers in WWE history, having held the Universal Championship for 1,316 days. He is largely considered one of the best modern pro wrestlers.
Because of this, it is only fitting that Anoa'i play Akuma, a deadly and fierce warrior dedicated to finding a worthy opponent.
Andrew Koji – Ryu
Andrew Koji is most well-known for playing Ah Sahm in the Cinemax series "Warrior" as well as Storm Shadow in "Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins" and Yuichi "The Father" Kimura in "Bullet Train."
Koji will be taking on the lead role of Ryu, one of the most iconic characters in video game history.
Noah Centineo – Ken
Noah Centineo began his career on the Disney Channel sitcoms "Austin & Ally" and "Shake It Up." Now, he is most well-known for his performances in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" and "Black Adam."
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Centineo will be playing Ken Masters, Ryu's arrogant friend/rival from the United States of America.
Callina Liang – Chun-Li
Callina Liang is an actor most well-known for her performances in Steven Soderbergh's "Presence," "Bad Genius" and "Tell Me Everything."
Liang will be playing video game icon Chun-Li, an Interpol agent who is looking to stop Shadaloo, M. Bison's organization, and get revenge for her father.
Orville Peck – Vega
The second musician in the cast, Orville Peck is a country musician most well-known for wearing a mask and not showing his face in public.
This makes him the perfect choice to play Vega, a masked Spaniard obsessed with beauty who fights with a metal claw and a combination of ninjutsu and bullfighting techniques.
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