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Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Roman Reigns in talks for new 'Street Fighter' film
Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Roman Reigns are in early talks to star in the upcoming Street Fighter movie from Legendary Entertainment and Capcom. The project, based on the iconic video game franchise, will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for The Eric Andre Show. The cast has not yet been finalised, but these early negotiations suggest a high-profile lineup for the adaptation. Legendary is co-developing and co-producing the film with Capcom, ensuring the involvement of the game's original creators. Street Fighter, first launched in 1987, became a genre-defining series with the release of Street Fighter II in 1991, introducing unique characters and styles to competitive fighting games. Its latest instalment, Street Fighter 6, released in 2023, won best fighting game at the Game Awards. Previous film adaptations include the 1994 Street Fighter starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. The new adaptation follows a wave of successful video game films including The Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE star Roman Reigns in talks for big role in the upcoming Street Fighter film
WWE star Roman Reigns is in talks to join the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie by Legendary Entertainment. The WWE star's Hollywood career could reach new heights, especially after his recent absence from WWE following a brutal post-WrestleMania attack. The 39-year-old might soon land one of the biggest roles of his acting career. According to reports, the Tribal Chief is in talks to join a live-action Street Fighter movie. The film is being developed by Legendary Entertainment, the studio behind recent blockbusters like Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong. Reigns, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoa'i, already has some acting experience. He played a small role in Hobbs & Shaw beside his cousin, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), and also appeared in The Wrong Missy. But this Street Fighter role could put him in the spotlight like never before. A big move for the Tribal Chief beyond WWE? The report also claims that big names like Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, and Noah Centineo are being considered for the project. If all goes well, it could become one of the most exciting video game movies in years. Roman Reigns is in talks to star in the live action 'STREET FIGHTER' TRIBAL CHIEF 🩸☝️ It is being said that the Tribal Chief is considered for the role of Akuma. This Street Fighter character is known to be evil but honourable. He is a strong warrior who enjoys defeating his foes. Akuma is popular due to his belief in having a fair fight and standing up for the weak. Akuma's personality matches Roman Reigns' gimmick in WWE. Hence, this could end up being a great opportunity for the WWE star. Roman Reigns is set to play Akuma in STREET FIGHTER 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥(Via @TheInSneider) This news comes just months after Reigns went missing from WWE TV. His last appearance was on the Raw after WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. That night, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker took him out in brutal fashion, and he hasn't been seen since. Now, with his WWE return date uncertain, Roman might be focusing more on Hollywood. Even if nothing is final yet, this move shows just how far his star power has reached outside the wrestling ring. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
Digital Trends
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
The Street Fighter movie cast could feature Aquaman, The Recruit, and a WWE star
There has been little news about casting for Street Fighter, Legendary Entertainment's upcoming live-action movie based on Capcom's popular video game franchise. After much speculation, the Street Fighter cast is beginning to take shape. Per Deadline, Jason Momoa, Andrew Joji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns are in talks to star in Street Fighter. Deals have not been signed. Recommended Videos Legendary has kept the plot of Street Fighter under wraps. Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou were originally attached to direct before dropping out due to scheduling conflicts on their next movie, Bring Her Back. Kitao Sakurai signed on to direct in February. Sakurai is best known for his work on The Eric Andre Show, Aardvark, Bad Trip, and Beef. Street Fighter was released as an arcade game in 1987. The Capcom creation is a competitive fighting video game where players partake in a global martial arts tournament. Street Fighter has created memorable video game characters, including Ryu, Ken Masters, M. Bison, and Guile. It's one of the highest-grossing video game franchises of all time, with over 55 million units sold worldwide. Before Legendary's live-action adaptation, Universal Pictures released their feature film adaptation of the game in 1994. Directed by Steven E. de Souza, Street Fighter starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel William F. Guile, Ming-Na Wen as Chun-Li Zang, Damian Chapa as Ken Masters, Kylie Minogue as Lieutenant Cammy White, Raúl Juliá as General M. Bison, and Wes Studi as Viktor Sagat. Despite mixed reviews, Street Fighter grossed over $99 million on a $35 million budget and eventually achieved cult status. All four actors have experience in action movies and TV shows. Momoa played Aquaman in the DCEU and will star as Lobo in James Gunn's DC Universe. Koji headlined the underrated Warrior, a martial arts series based on a concept by the legendary Bruce Lee. Centineo, who recently starred in Warfare, played Owen Hendricks in Netflix's espionage series The Recruit. Reigns appeared in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. However, Reigns is best known for being one of the most prolific wrestlers and world champions in WWE history. Street Fighter had a March 2026 release date before Sony and Legendary pulled the movie from its schedule.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Street Fighter Cast: Jason Momoa, Former WWE Champ Eyed for Live-Action Movie
The live-action Street Fighter movie is rounding out its cast. Kitao Sakurai is working on a live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the popular Capcom video games, for Legendary Entertainment. It was previously reported last month that Snake Eyes' Andrew Koji and The Recruit's Noah Centineo were being eyed to play Ryu and Ken in the film. According to Deadline, Jason Momoa and Roman Reigns are also being eyed to star in the film. Jeff Sneider of The InSneider reports that Reigns will play Akuma, while it's not yet clear who Momoa is in talks to star as. Momoa is known for playing Aquaman in the DCEU and for starring as Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of HBO's Game of Thrones. He recently portrayed Garrett 'The Garbage Man' Garrison in A Minecraft Movie and will soon be seen as Lobo in 2026's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Additionally, Momoa plays Duncan Idaho in the Dune franchise and appeared as Dante Reyes in 2023's Fast X, among other roles. Roman Reigns, meanwhile, is a former football player and WWE champion. He's appeared in 2019's Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and 2020's The Wrong Missy, while he also voiced a character in the 2021 animated Rumble film. Plot details for the live-action Street Fighter movie remain under wraps at this time. Talk to Me and Bring Her Back's Danny and Michael Philippou were previously attached to direct the film prior to Sakurai's involvement. Sakurai is best known for directing 2021's Bad Trip with Eric André and Lil Rel Howery. He also directed episodes of Peacock's Twisted Metal show with Anthony Mackie, which is returning for its second season this coming July. A release date for the live-action Street Fighter movie, which is being co-developed and co-produced with Capcom, has not yet been announced by Legendary. The post Street Fighter Cast: Jason Momoa, Former WWE Champ Eyed for Live-Action Movie appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Roman Reigns Reportedly In Talks For Big Hollywood Film
Top WWE figure Roman Reigns may soon be swapping the wrestling ring for a major Hollywood movie set. Reigns, who has been a dominant force in WWE for many years, is not entirely new to Hollywood. A recent report from Matt Grobar of Deadline has revealed that Reigns is currently in discussions for a starring role in the upcoming live-action "Street Fighter" film. This project is an adaptation of the iconic video game series that is well-known around the world. This exciting movie, which Legendary Entertainment is developing, is also reportedly looking at other high-profile actors for its cast. Names such as Andrew Koji, known for his role in "Warrior"; Jason Momoa, famous as "Aquaman"; and Noah Centineo from the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" series are also said to be in talks for different roles. While full details about this new "Street Fighter" movie are still being kept under wraps by the studio, the potential casting of a global superstar like Reigns is already generating a lot of buzz among both wrestling and movie fans. Deadline's report highlighted his previous work on the big screen and his professional representation: "A pro wrestler born Leati Joseph Anoa'i with one of the longest world title reigns in the history of the WWE, Reigns has previously made appearances in films like Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and The Wrong Missy. He is repped by Bad Toro and Torres Benet." This news of potential significant movie work for Reigns comes while he has been noticeably absent from WWE television programming. WWE fans last saw him on the episode of WWE Raw that took place immediately following WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. During that show, he was viciously attacked and laid out by Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker.
