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an hour ago
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- Yahoo
‘Street Fighter' Cast: Who's Who In The Live-Action Arcade Film Adaption
Fans have been waiting decades for a new live-action 'Street Fighter' adaptation since the 1994 camp cult classic, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raúl Juliá, Kylie Minogue, and Ming-Na Wen. Now, after more than two years in development, a new film is finally in the works. The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who has taken over the project from Bring Her Back filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou, and is set to be released in 2026 through Legendary and Sony. The film adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the developer and publisher of the video games. More from Deadline David Dastmalchian Lands Role Of Villain M. Bison In Legendary's 'Street Fighter' 'Street Fighter' Movie At Legendary Adds Andrew Schulz To Cast Callina Liang Joins Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Movie As Chun-Li While the story for the film remains tightly under wraps, casting news has been coming in fast and furious. Recently announced additions to the roster include David Dastmalchian as the iconic villain M. Bison, Orville Peck as Vega, Callina Liang stepping into the role of Chun-Li, and Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki. These new faces join an already star-studded cast that features Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson. Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse lineup of martial artists. The games often center around a global fighting tournament organized by M. Bison, the leader of the evil organization Shadaloo. The game has sold north of 55 million units around the world since launch. Scroll below for the actors and who they're playing, and keep checking back as more are confirmed. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Geek Culture
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Film Casts David Dastmalchian As Big Bad M. Bison
Legendary and Capcom's upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie might already have a pretty stacked roster of heroes, such as Callina Liang's ( Tell Me Everything ) Chun-Li and Andrew Koji's ( Warrior ) Ryu, but the film has now found the face of its lead villain, M. Bison, in David Dastmalchian. Announced via Deadline, this marks the biggest role to date for the 49-year-old actor, best known for his supporting roles in various superhero franchises, including Thomas Schiff in 2008's The Dark Knight , Kurt and Veb in the Ant-Man franchise, Abra Kadabra in the CW's The Flash , and Polka-Dot Man in 2021's The Suicide Squad . Dastmalchian also landed the leading role in the 2023 independent supernatural horror film Late Night with the Devil , playing the charismatic talk show host Jack Delroy. Although plot details remain under wraps, M. Bison (also known as Vega in Japan) is the main antagonist of numerous Street Fighter games and was first introduced in the 1991 title Street Fighter II: The World Warrior as the final boss of the game. As a would-be world dictator and megalomaniac, M. Bison is a truly evil character, whose ultimate goal is to rule the world's governments through his Shadaloo crime syndicate. Dastmalchian's M. Bison joins the film's expanding roster of characters including Balrog (rapper Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson), Vega (country singer Orville Peck), Blanka (Jason Momoa, Aquaman ), Ken (Noah Centineo, The Recruit ) and Akuma (WWE superstar Roman Reigns), with the film being helmed by The Eric Andre Show's Kitao Sakurai. Dastmalchian also takes over the live-action role from the late Raúl Juliá, who embodied the character in Steven E. de Souza's 1994 movie adaptation, Street Fighter , which also starred Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kylie Minogue and Ming-Na Wen, as Guile, Cammy and Chun-Li, respectively. It remains to be seen whether Dastmalchian's character will take on the same tyrannical version of M. Bison, or if the upcoming film, which is currently delayed indefinitely, will take a different direction altogether. 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. Capcom David Dastmalchian Legendary Pictures Street Fighter
Perth Now
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
David Dastmalchian joins Street Fighter cast in major role
David Dastmalchian has reportedly been cast in Street Fighter. The 47-year-old actor - who will next be seen in The Life of Chuck - is said to have landed a major role in Legendary's upcoming live action adaptation of Capcom's classic video game. As reported by Deadline, Dastmalchian will play the villain M. Bison in the movie. In the games, the character is the leader of criminal organisation Shadaloo, which is involved in arms trafficking, mind control experiments and more, with the goal of world domination. Other actors previously revealed for the film include WWE superstar Roman Reigns, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Orville Peck, 50 Cent and Andrew Schulz. The movie will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, with plot details being kept under wraps for the time being. In the Street Fighter video game franchise - which started in 1987 - players collide in one-on-one fights organised by M. Bison in the form of a global fighting tournament. Over the past 38 years, the games have sold over 55 million unites around the world. This will be the third time Street Fighter has received a live-action adaptation for the silver screen, with the franchise's first cinematic outing coming in 1994 with the eponymous Street Fighter - which was followed by 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chu-Li. Dastmalchian has been building his reputation for almost two decades, while his 2024 turn in supernatural horror Late Night With The Devil earned him plaudits. In January this year, it was revealed he has been cast alongside Kelly Marie Tran in psychological thriller Kodak SuperXX. The indie film has been written by Tony Rettenmaier and is set in Los Angeles. It follows Linh (Tran), a quiet woman whose solitary life revolves around her job as a darkroom developer at one of the city's last remaining boutique photo labs. Her lonely existence takes a paranoid turn when she gets caught up with a mysterious stranger (Dastmalchian), whose photos reveal a dark secret. Meanwhile, Dastmalchian previously revealed that his dream is to play a James Bond villain and pitched himself to bosses as the perfect new enemy to push 007 to his limits as the spy franchise prepares for a new era following the departure of Daniel Craig. In a 2023 interview with Slash Film, the 49-year-old actor said: "It begins right now. So whoever is reading this, take it as a sign. You were meant to be reading this line at this moment as you're thinking about the future of what you guys are doing with this franchise. "Trust me when I say that I can bring something to an enemy of 007, whether he or she or they be played in a way that no one has ever seen Bond brought to life before, which is of course the way that you guys always do it." The 'Oppenheimer' actor added: "I think there's no one to push Bond to the limits of their capabilities the way that I could, and I would love to do it. So there's my pitch to them. "I can't wait for them to read this. And then I will owe you when or if I ever get that role, I guess 10 per cent."
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David Dastmalchian Cast as M. Bison in Legendary's New STREET FIGHTER Movie — GeekTyrant
David Dastmalchian has officially scored a big role as the iconic villain M. Bison in Legendary's upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie, based on Capcom's awesome video game franchise. Legendary hasn't commented, but this is a massive gig for Dastmalchian, who's built a killer résumé over the past two decades with the projects he's starred in, and he's going to be great in this role! The actor recently appeared in Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck , and gave an impressive performance in the horror film Late Night with the Devil . While plot details for Street Fighter are still being kept under wraps, anyone familiar with the games knows that M. Bison is the main puppet master. He's the ruthless head of Shadaloo, a global criminal syndicate involved in weapons trafficking, mind control, and good old-fashioned world domination. In the lore, he's also the force behind the global martial arts tournament that sets the stage for the series. Dastmalchian isn't new to villainy as he's set to appear as Mr. 3 in One Piece Season 2, has a role in Dexter: Resurrection , and recently co-starred in Apple's Murderbot series with Alexander Skarsgård. But stepping into the role of M. Bison puts him at the center of one of gaming's most legendary franchises. Joining Dastmalchian in the Street Fighter lineup are Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, and Andrew Schulz. Bad Trip director Kitao Sakurai is helming the project. Dastmalchian continues to stay busy and he's currently filming the psychological thriller Kodak SuperXX alongside Kelly Marie Tran, and he's also part of Bryan Fuller's upcoming horror project Dust Bunny. Dastmalchian is sure to bring the intensity, unpredictability, and depth that could turn M. Bison into a genuinely compelling on-screen villain. What do you think about his casting? Source: Deadline
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Aespa join Street Fighter 6 with Juri outfit, in-game event and Naevis as commentator
Street Fighter 6 has announced a new collaboration with global K-pop group Aespa, adding exclusive themed content to the game beginning July 4, 2025. Following the title's five million global sales milestone and its launch on the Switch 2, Capcom revealed the crossover event featuring Aespa will include a new outfit for Juri, a Battle Hub takeover, and a fresh voice addition. The event introduces a limited-time Outfit 4 for Juri, inspired by Aespa's style. Available for one year, the design is part of a broader summer content rollout that includes swimwear outfits for seven other characters and the return of fan-favourite Sagat, whose Fighting Pass drops the same week. Fans will also experience a reimagined Battle Hub, fully decorated with Aespa visuals. By logging in during the event, players can unlock themed in-game rewards, including device wallpapers, custom titles, and Aespa-branded photo frames. Adding to the immersive experience, Naevi, Aespa's virtual idol, will join the game as a real-time commentator. This addition reflects Capcom's ongoing strategy of merging global pop culture with Street Fighter 6's evolving gameplay features. The crossover continues a growing trend of K-pop and gaming collaborations, placing Aespa alongside other groups such as BTS, Le Sserafim and TWICE. Street Fighter 6's Aespa event will be available across all platforms from July 4, 2025.
