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New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Vidyut Jammwal to make Hollywood debut with the live-action film Street Fighter
The film also stars Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, among others. More details about plot are awaited. Street Fighter was launched in 1987 and has since then become the most successful video game franchise of all time. It features a host of different fighter characters who take part in a tournament organised by the villainous M Bison. Vidyut is known for being part of high-octane actioners, like the Commando films, Khuda Haafiz, and IB71 among others. He was last seen in the action-thriller Crakk – Jeetega… Toh Jiyegaa, which released in theatres in 2023 and was a box-office failure.
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First Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vidyut Jammwal to make his Hollywood debut with 'Street Fighter' movie
The 44-year-old actor, best known for headlining action movies such as 'Commando' movies, 'Khuda Hafiz' and 'Baadshaho', will feature alongside a star-studded cast read more Actor Vidyut Jammwal is set to make his Hollywood debut with 'Street Fighter', an adaptation of a popular video game of the same name from studio Legendary. The 44-year-old actor, best known for headlining action movies such as 'Commando' movies, 'Khuda Hafiz' and 'Baadshaho', will feature alongside a star-studded cast of Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson and David Dastmalchian, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Street Fighter' began as an arcade game from Japanese company Capcom in 1987 and reached a pop culture high with 1991's 'Street Fighter II', which revolutionised one-on-one playing. It is a one-on-one fighting game where players select a character, a martial artist or fighter with a unique fighting style and battle opponents using punches, kicks, special moves, and combos. The most recent edition of the game, 'Street Fighter 6', was released in June 2023 and won the award for best fighting game at the 2023 Game Awards. In the movie, Jammwal will essay the role of Dalsim, a yogi with fire-spitting abilities, a fundamentally peaceful man who fights to support his family. Koji will essay the role of Ryu, Centineo as Ken, Liang as Chun-Li, Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Rhodes as Guile, Momoa as Blanka, Jackson as Balrog, Peck as Vega, Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Reigns as Akuma, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. Kitao Sakurai, known for movies such as 'Bad Trip' and 'Aardvark', is directing the movie, which begins production in August in Australia. Legendary is co-developing and co-producing alongside Capcom.
Forbes
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Here's The Rather Absurd ‘Street Fighter' Movie Cast List Right Now
Street Fighter 5 You may not even realize this is happening, but there is a new Street Fighter movie in the works, which will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, coming in the wake of the successful Mortal Kombat movie and a bunch of other winning video game projects. There is, of course, an objectively horrible but cult-classic Street Fighter movie in 1994, which has a similarly wild cast to this new film that included, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ming-Na Wen and…Kylie Minogue, among others. Now? This new cast may give that a run for its money. With new, recent additions, we have: Warrior Andrew Koji as Ryu – Now this is a serious pick, possibly the only one, as Koji is a stellar martial artist and the star of the fantastic, overlooked Warrior series. PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 19: Callina Liang visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura House of Energy ... More on Location at Sundance 2024 on January 19, 2024 in Park City, Utah. (Photo byfor IMDb) Callina Liang as Chun-Li – The hugely important role is being given to a relative unknown, who just appeared as a teen in the horror film Presence, which absolutely did not have any fighting in it. The Recruit Noah Centineo as Ken – He is a leading man. Well, a leading man on Netflix, at least, who has starred in a number of that service's movies and shows, including the recently cancelled The Recruit. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Jason Momoa as Blanka – Well, I mean, he has the hair. He's probably one of the biggest names on this list, about to do dual superhero duty between his old time as Aquaman in the DCEU and his new term as Lobo in the DCU. That should be an interesting bit of makeup. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: 50 Cent attends the "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" New York Premiere ... More at Hammerstein Ballroom on July 15, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by) 50 Cent as Balrog – Wait what? Yes, 50 Cent has been acting for a long while now, but we have moved into the more random choices on the list here, to be certain. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 07: Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes look on during Night Two at ... More Lincoln Financial Field on April 07, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) Cody Rhodes as Guile – As in, current WWE superstar Cody Rhodes. We obviously have pulled a number of actors from the WWE, from The Rock to John Cena to Dave Bautista, but we'll see if Rhodes has what it takes. Roman Reigns as Akuma – If one WWE star wasn't enough, the film also has Reigns showing up as the red-haired fighter. I'm less certain about his acting abilities compared to his cousin, The Rock, but we'll see. No, you won't scroll down further and find The Rock in this list. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: Andrew Schulz speaks onstage as Netflix is a Joke presents ... More FYSEE LA Comedy Night at The Comedy Store on May 29, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo byfor Netflix) Andrew Schulz as Dan – The comedian is taking on the role of running joke Dan, which could work out. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: David Dastmalchian attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Walt ... More Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2" at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California on November 25, 2024. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) David Dastmalchian as M. Bison – Even in a list that includes a rapper and two wrestlers, this is the most confusing casting to me. M. Bison is the hulking villain of the Street Fighter universe, where 'hulking' is the last word I'd use to describe Dastmalchian. Amazing actor! But what on earth is this take on M. Bison going to be? NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Orville Peck performs onstage during the 38th Annual Tibet House US ... More Benefit Concert at Carnegie Hall on March 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo byTibet House US) Orville Peck as Vega – Okay we're just joking now right? The masked country singer with zero acting experience is playing the mysterious masked fighter. Are we casting based on affinity to wear masks? What is the idea here? There are more roles to cast (where's Cammy? Zangief?), but wow, this is just incredible so far. I have no idea what's going on. Allegedly we'll find out in 2026. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Geek Culture
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Legendary's Live-Action ‘Street Fighter' Movie Has Found Its Chun-Li
Legendary Pictures' live-action Street Fighter movie has tapped a relative industry newcomer, Callina Liang, to portray the fighting game icon Chun-Li. As reported by Deadline, the 25-year-old actress has signed on to star as the film's female lead. Liang made her television debut in 2022, playing Mei in the first series of ITVX's teen drama Tell Me Everything , then going on to star in two 2024 films: J.C. Lee's Thai directorial debut Bad Genius and Steven Soderbergh's supernatural thriller Presence . Callina Liang in Presence (2024) Liang joins the film's recently-reported stars Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ), Andrew Koji ( Bullet Train ), Roman Reigns ( Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw ) and Noah Centineo ( Warfare ), with Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai as its director. Even though the film's plot remains under wraps, it will most likely follow the same premise as its 1987 Capcom fighting game source material, which centres around a global fighting tournament organised by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organisation Shadaloo. Chun-Li, one of the most recognisable icons in the gaming space, is an Interpol officer and skilled martial artist who made her debut in 1991's Street Fighter II , and is famous for her muscular legs and kick-based movesets, appearing in nearly all subsequent instalments of the series, leading up to 2023's Street Fighter 6 . Capcom and Legendary embarked on the latest attempt to bring the iconic Street Fighter series to life in April 2023, tapping into Talk to Me's Danny and Michael Philippou as its director duo at the time. However, these plans would fall apart a year later, with the brothers exiting the project due to scheduling conflicts. Legendary has since found a new director in Kitao Sakurai, known for The Eric Andre Show , Bad Trip and Twisted Metal . The Street Fighter film was originally slated to debut on 20 March 2026, but has since been pulled from Sony's 2026 release calendar, with no news on its updated release window. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Callina Liang Capcom Chun-Li Legendary Pictures Street Fighter
Geek Feed
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Jason Momoa among 4 Actors in Talks to Star in Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie may have lost Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou , but they got a new director at the helm with Kitao Sakurai ( Bad Trip ). Now it looks like things are moving forward, and we have four actors being considered for what we assume are lead roles. According to Deadline, actors currently in talks to star in Street Fighter include Andrew Koji ( Bullet Train ), Noah Centineo ( Black Adam ), Roman Reigns (WWE), and Jason Momoa ( Aquaman ). Word has it that Koji and Centineo are being eyed to play Ryu and Ken; Reigns is in talks to play Akuma; and Momoa is being considered for the part of Blanka. Jason Momoa is in talks to play BLANKA in the live-action 'STREET FIGHTER' movie He joins Andrew Koji (Ryu) and Noah Centineo (Ken), with #WWE's Roman Reigns is negotiating to play Akuma. The film is being directed by Bad Trip and Twisted Metal's Kitao Sakurai. — Mullti-Fandom Hype (@MulltiFanHype) May 22, 2025 We don't have any details about the story yet, but at best we're going to get a movie where we have a bunch of colorful characters fighting each other. I'll admit, Mortal Kombat could have done better tone-wise, but maybe Street Fighter can learn what not to do from MK 's example. Admittedly, Street Fighter has been having a hard time getting back on the big screen. 2009's The Legend of Chun-Li was a major disappointment; but the live-action Assassin's Fist did get some positive buzz when it came out online. Personally, the 1994 movie featuring Raul Julia is still a favorite of mine (and should be watched by any self-proclaimed cinephile): The new Street Fighter movie still has no release date, but with all these years in development, hopefully it comes out sometime next year.
