Here’s Everyone Starring in the Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ Reboot
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Here’s Everyone Starring in the Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ RebootLegendary arcade game Street Fighter is getting a film reboot, with a truly stacked (and somewhat bizarre) cast. Set to come out next year, the film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show).
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AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R26ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R46ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeCurrently, plot details are under wraps. The 1994 Street Fighter, which featured Kylie Minogue, was largely based off Street Fighter II. All that’s certain is that the cast is truly star-studded, featuring a mix of action stars, heartthrobs, and pop stars. There are still a number of major roles yet to be announced, but fans are certainly intrigued by who has already been attached to play some of these iconic avatars from the game. Take a look at the cast below.
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Andrew Koji as RyuActor and martial artist Andrew Koji will star as lead protagonist Ryu.
Roman Reigns as Akuma
Roman Reigns as AkumaJoe Anoa’i, a.k.a. WWE superstar Roman Reigns, will play battler Akuma.
Callina Liang as Chun-Li
Callina Liang as Chun-LiPresence star Callina Liang will be martial artist and Interpol officer Chun-Li.
Jason Momoa as Blanka
Jason Momoa as BlankaAdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2mekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4mekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe Jason Momoa will likely be painting his skin green to portray the mutant savage Blanka.
Orville Peck as Vega
Orville Peck as VegaOrville Peck will be donning a new mask for clawed fighter Vega.
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
Noah Centineo as Ken MastersNoah Centineo is alternate figher and Ryu clone Ken Masters.
50 Cent as Balrog
50 Cent as BalrogCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson is boxer Balrog.
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