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16-07-2025
- Entertainment
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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.
Geek Tyrant
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Legendary's STREET FIGHTER Movie Casts Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim — GeekTyrant
Legendary's live-action Street Fighter movie has added some serious martial arts credibility with the casting of Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal ( Commando ) as Dhalsim, according to Deadline. This marks Jammwal's Hollywood debut, and sources say he's been extremely selective about the project that would introduce him to U.S. audiences. Known for his intense action work and jaw-dropping fight choreography in India, the actor brings an authentic physicality to the role of Dhalsim, a fan-favorite character first introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991. Dhalsim is a yogi with the ability to breathe fire, a fundamentally peaceful man who fights only to support his family. Jammwal is already a massive star in India, with over 22 million followers on social media and a résumé that includes blockbuster franchises like Commando and Khuda Haafiz . While he's hugely popular internationally, this is his first step into the Hollywood spotlight. As previously revealed, the movie's ensemble is packed with talent, including: 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, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip), with plot details still under wraps. Since its debut in 1987, Street Fighter has been a cultural phenomenon, selling over 55 million copies worldwide and standing as one of the most iconic fighting game franchises ever created. Legendary seems to be going all-in on bringing the colorful, diverse cast of fighters to life, and with Jammwal stepping in as Dhalsim, fans can expect some incredible on-screen combat. What do you think of this casting choice? Does Jammwal fit the role of Dhalsim?
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 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. The film adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the developer and publisher of the video games. More from Deadline Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Movie Casts Vidyut Jammwal As Dhalsim David Dastmalchian Lands Role Of Villain M. Bison In Legendary's 'Street Fighter' 'Street Fighter' Movie At Legendary Adds Andrew Schulz To Cast While the story for the film remains tightly under wraps, casting news has been coming in fast and furious. The cast has recently expanded with wrestler Hirooki Goto taking on the role of E. Honda and Vidyut Jammwal portraying Dhalsim. Previously confirmed cast members 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, Cody Rhodes, 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 Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Geek Culture
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Indian Star Vidyut Jammwal & Japanese Wrestler Hirooki Goto Join ‘Street Fighter' Film As Dhalsim & E. Honda
Legendary's live-action Street Fighter movie continues to build its roster, tapping Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal and Japanese Professional Wrestler Hirooki Goto as limb-stretching yogi Dhalsim and sumo wrestler E. Honda, respectively. Vidyut Jammwal (Source: Dealine, Action Hero Films) Although the film's plot remains firmly under wraps, the project marks the Hollywood debut for both Jammwal and Goto, with the former branching out from his repertoire of Hindi films like 2013's Commando and its two sequels, and 2024's Crakk , with the 44-year-old actor being deliberate about which project to take on in order to introduce himself in the U.S. market, according to Deadline's sources, His character, Dhalsim, is a mystical yogi and a pacifist in the games, who goes against his beliefs by entering the World Warrior tournament to raise money for his poor village. Making his first appearance back in 1991's Street Fighter II: The World Warrior , Dhalsim is known for his stretchy limbs, able to extend his arms, legs, abdomen and neck to attack at range, earning him the alias 'long-arm'. The character also wields many fire-based attacks to supplement his basic moves, making him a formidable long-range fighter. Hirooki Goto (Source: Wrestling Observer) On the other hand, Japanese wrestler Goto is slated to play E. Honda in the movie, as reported by Sean Ross Sapp. The 46-year-old is a familiar face in the New Japan Pro-Wrestling scene, beginning his wrestling career back in 2003 and has clinched over 10 championships over the years, including being a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. His casting marks yet another real-world wrestler to appear in the movie, joining the ranks of WWE stars Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns as Guile and Akuma, respectively. Edmond Honda, better known as E. Honda, is another staple in the Street Fighter game franchise, making his first appearance in 1991's Street Fighter II . Honda is a professional sumo wrestler and sentō (Japanese bathhouse) proprietor, who enters the martial arts tournament to prove that sumo wrestlers are among the greatest fighters in the world. In combat, Honda is known for his offensive charge attacks, including his iconic Hundred Hand Slap, where he attacks with a rapid flow of palm strikes. Jammwal and Goto join an already stacked cast of characters in the Street Fighter movie, which to date still hasn't received a firm release window, including Andrew Koji's ( Bullet Train ) Ryu, Jason Momoa's ( Aquaman ) Blanka, Noah Centineo's ( Warfare ) Ken, Callina Liang's ( Tell me Everything ) Chun-Li, rapper Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson's Balrog, and David Dastmalchian's ( Late Night with the Devil ) M. Bison. 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. legendary Street Fighter Street Fighter movie
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Street Fighter Movie Finds Its Live-Action Dhalsim
The movie's cast continues to grow, with Deadline reporting that the upcoming live-action movie has officially found its Dhalsim. According to Deadline's report, Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal has joined onto the cast of the movie as Dhalsim. Besides the big role, Jammwal will also be making his Hollywood debut with Street Fighter, although he's no unknown. In India, Jammwal is best known for starring in the hugely successful Commando film series. In the world of Street Fighter, Dhalsim is a mystical yogi that is a pacifist that goes against his beliefs to enter the World Warrior tournament to raise money for his poor village. His character is often shown as being one of the most moral in the Street Fighter continuity. In 1994's live-action movie, he was portrayed by British actor Roshan Seth. Goto is yet another wrestler set to appear in the movie. Previously, it was reported that WWE star Cody Rhodes will play Guile in the movie, and Akuma is also rumored to be played by none other than Joe Anoa'i, aka Roman Reigns. The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie features a star-studded group, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog. Other reported castings include New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, and WWE star Cody Rhodes as Guile. Production on the film is expected to begin in Australia this coming August. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. Legendary Entertainment is co-developing and co-producing the project alongside Capcom. A release date for the Street Fighter movie has not yet been set. (Source: Deadline)
