The upcoming movie adaptation of the Street Fighter series sounds both as wild and wacky as what we had in the 90s, and also like something completely different. Which is to say, the cast so far you couldn’t have picked them in any betting odds.

I feel obligated to put together a side-by-side comparison of all these actors and the roles they’ll be playing, because the cast for this film is getting wilder every day. Tonal-wise, I’m hoping it’ll swing as wide and crazy as the casting has been so far.

The upcoming film is set to be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who has previously directed episodes of Dave, The Eric Andre Show and another video game, Twisted Metal.

Here’s the cast list, with the characters they’re set to portray in the upcoming film.


50 Cent as Balrog

50 Cent, real name Curtis James Jackson III, is a rapper and actor. Balrog, also known as Mike Bison, is an American boxer.

Andrew Koji as Ryu

Andrew Koji is a British actor and martial artist known for his role in Warrior on Cinemax. Ryu is the protagonist in the Street Fighter series and is a martial artist trying to be the strongest in the world.

Andrew Schulz as Dan

Andrew Schulz is an American Stand-up Comedian and actor. Dan Hibiki is a self-taught martial artist who is running a failing dojo.

Callina Liang as Chun-Li

Callina Liang is a Canadian actress known for her role in Presence. Chun-Li is a martial artist and an Interpol Officer.

David Dastmalchian as M. Bison

David Dastmalchian is an American actor who is known for his work as a character actor and appearance in films like Dune and its sequel. Master Bison is a criminal enterprise leader seeking to take over the world.

Jason Momoa as Blanka

Jason Momoa is an American actor known for his work on Game of Thrones and as Aquaman in DC films. Blanka is a character with green skin who hails from the Brazilian jungle and possesses the ability to generate electricity.

Noah Centineo as Ken Masters

Noah Centineo is an American actor best known for his work in the “To All the Boys” films. Ken Masters, Ryu’s best friend, holds similar goals.

Orville Peck as Vega

Orville Peckwhose real name is Daniel Pitout, is a South African country musician known for wearing a mask and not revealing his face. Vega is a bodyguard for M. Bison with a love for his own looks.

Roman Reigns as Akuma

Roman Reigns, real name Leati Joseph Anoa’i, is an American actor and professional wrestler working for WWE. Akuma is a warrior who masters the use of dark energy to harness his power.


Let me know what your excitement level is when it comes to this adaptation of Street Fighter in the comments section below. Are you looking forward to seeing this film?