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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Callina Liang Joins Legendary's ‘Street Fighter' Movie As Chun-Li
EXCLUSIVE: Callina Liang, star of Steven Soderbergh's recent supernatural thriller Presence, has landed the female lead role of Chun-Li in Legendary's live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, sources tell Deadline. Reps for Legendary declined to comment, and the film's plot remains under wraps. One of the most iconic characters in the franchise, Chun-Li is a skilled martial artist and Interpol officer who first appeared in Street Fighter II in 1991. Liang joins a cast that includes the previously announced Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck. Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai is the flick's director. More from Deadline 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption Cory Michael Smith To Topline Jeremy Saulnier's Halloween-Set Fugitive Thriller 'October' For A24 David Dastmalchian Lands Role Of Villain M. Bison In Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists. The games often center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. Street Fighter has sold over 55 million units worldwide since launch, making it one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. Liang stars opposite Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan and more in the critically acclaimed Presence, which released in January via Neon, around a year after its world premiere at Sundance. Previously, the actress has also been seen in the J.C. Lee thriller Bad Genius, as well as Apple TV+'s Foundation. She is repped by UTA, Payne Management in the UK, Authentic Talent and Literary Management, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Dastmalchian Lands Role Of Villain M. Bison In Legendary's ‘Street Fighter'
EXCLUSIVE: David Dastmalchian (The Life of Chuck) has landed the role of big bad M. Bison in Legendary's live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, sources tell Deadline. Reps for Legendary declined to comment. It's the biggest role to date for the actor, who's now been working consistently for nearly 20 years, and marks another big leap forward, following his strong marks earned for starring in the buzzy horror film Late Night with the Devil. More from Deadline 'Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption 'Janet Planet's Annie Baker Reteaming With A24 On 'Ancient History'; Sophia Lillis & Daniel Zolghadri To Star 'Street Fighter' Movie At Legendary Adds Andrew Schulz To Cast Plot details for Street Fighter remain under wraps. M. Bison is the central villain of many of the games — the leader of the criminal organization known as Shadaloo, which is involved in various illegal activities, including arms trafficking, mind control experiments, and global domination. His ultimate goal? World domination. As previously announced, others in the cast of Street Fighter include Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, and Andrew Schulz. Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai is directing. Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists, organized by M. Bison as a global fighting tournament. The games have sold over 55 million units worldwide since launch, making the franchise one of the most well-known and highest-grossing of all time. Recently seen in Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck, which won the coveted People's Choice Award at TIFF and went on to distribution via Neon, Dastmalchian was also seen starring earlier this year alongside Alexander Skarsgård in Apple's comedic sci-fi thriller series Murderbot. No stranger to villain turns, he'll soon be seen in Dexter: Resurrection and Season 2 of Netflix's hit series One Piece, where he plays the evil Mr. 3. Currently in production opposite Kelly Marie Tran on the psychological thriller Kodak SuperXX, with Bryan Fuller's Dust Bunny among his other upcoming projects, Dastmalchian is repped by Atlas Artists and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
India Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Butterfly trailer: Daniel Dae Kim's show blends global espionage with slick action
Prime Video shared the official trailer for 'Butterfly', an action-packed, character-driven spy thriller headlined by Daniel Dae Kim. Based on the graphic novel series by Arash Amel and produced by Kim's 3AD, the series is set to premiere globally on August 13, 2025, with all six episodes releasing at in South Korea, in the shadowy world of global espionage, 'Butterfly' follows David Jung (Kim), a former US intelligence operative now living in SK. Haunted by a decision from his past, Jung's carefully built life begins to unravel when he becomes the target of Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a ruthless young assassin working for the nefarious spy agency trailer teases slick action sequences, psychological tension, and layered storytelling. At its core, 'Butterfly' promises to explore themes of identity, family, and betrayal. The star-studded cast includes Kim Ji-hoon, Park Hae-soo (Squid Game), Kim Tae-hee, Charles Parnell, Sean Dulake, and Nayoon Kim, with special appearances by veterans Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa. Also starring are Piper Perabo and Louis Landau. Watch the trailer here: Ken Woodruff (Gotham, The Mentalist) serves as showrunner and co-creator alongside novelist Steph Cha. Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) directs the first two episodes. To make things exciting, Jung Hoseok aka J-hope's track 'What If' also features in the soundtrack for the 'Butterfly', Daniel Dae Kim not only returns to the screen but also deepens his mark as a producer committed to global, diverse upcoming espionage series releasing ahead of India's Independence Day, comes at a time of growing audience for spy shows and international content.'Butterfly' will be available for streaming on Prime Video India from August 13, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Roman Reigns And Cody Rhodes Join Live-Action 'Street Fighter' Movie Cast
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two of WWE's biggest rivals, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, are set to appear on the big screen together. Both have reportedly been cast in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. The report from Deadline indicates that Reigns will play the iconic and powerful villain, Akuma. Rhodes is set to portray the heroic American soldier, Guile. WWE Stars Join A-List Cast The two WWE Superstars are joining a star-studded cast for the highly anticipated film. The movie is a co-production between Legendary, Sony, and the game's developer, Capcom. More Entertainment: 'Street Fighter' Adaptation Officially Casts 50 Cent, Jason Momoa, More Other announced cast members include Jason Momoa as Blanka and David Dastmalchian as the main villain, M. Bison. The cast also features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog. New 'Street Fighter' Movie Details The film is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who recently directed the action-comedy Bad Trip. It is scheduled for a 2026 release. The new film will be the first live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise since the 1994 cult classic. That movie starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the film is expected to follow the game's theme of a global fighting tournament. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Cody Rhodes agrees to partner with Roman Reigns during SmackDown at Climate Pledge Arena on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Cody Rhodes agrees to partner with Roman Reigns during SmackDown at Climate Pledge Arena on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. WWE/Getty Images While both Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are top WWE stars, their paths in Hollywood have been distinct, with both now set to co-star in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Roman Reigns made his major Hollywood debut in the 2019 blockbuster Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, playing the brother of his real-life cousin Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's character. Reigns' other roles have included voice work in the animated film Rumble and an appearance in the Netflix comedy The Wrong Missy. His acting career is set to take a major step forward with his recently announced casting as the iconic villain Akuma in the 2026 Street Fighter film. Cody Rhodes has found more success in television, most notably with a recurring villainous role as Derek Sampson across multiple seasons of the superhero show Arrow. He has also appeared on various other shows and reality competitions. Rhodes' casting as the heroic soldier Guile in Street Fighter marks his biggest film role to date and will see him share the screen with his greatest wrestling rival, bringing their on-screen conflict to a new medium. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
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25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Legendary's "Street Fighter" Adds Callina Liang As Chun-Li
Yara Sameh Callina Liang, star of the critically acclaimed supernatural thriller "Presence", has been tapped to play the female lead role of Chun-Li in Legendary's live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom. One of the most iconic characters in the franchise, Chun-Li, is a skilled martial artist and Interpol officer who first appeared in Street Fighter II in 1991. Liang joins a cast that includes the previously announced Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck. Bad Trip's Kitao Sakurai is the flick's director. While the film's plot remains under wraps, Street Fighter, launched in 1987, is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between martial artists. The games are often centered around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. Street Fighter has sold over 55 million units worldwide since its launch, making it one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. Liang stars opposite Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, and more in Steven Soderbergh's critically acclaimed "Presence", which was released in January via Neon, around a year after its world premiere at Sundance. She has also been seen in the J.C. Lee thriller "Bad Genius" and Apple TV+'s "Foundation". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
