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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is taking it to the street. The rapper turned actor and entrepreneur has joined the eclectic cast of Street Fighter, Legendary Entertainment's feature adaptation of the classic Capcom video game. And what a diverse bunch it is. The call sheet ranges from A-lister Jason Momoa as Blanka to heartthrob Noah Centineo as Ken to gay country singer Orville Peck as Vega. Joe Anoa'i, aka WWE superstar Roman Reign, and martial artist-actor Andrew Koji (Warrior), are on the roll call as battler Akuma and lead character Ryu, respectively. Callina Liang (Presence) is playing Chun-Li.

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-curtis-50-cent-jackson-1236299350/

‘Street Fighter’ Movie At Legendary Adds Andrew Schulz To Cast

Andrew Schulz is set to play Dan Hibicki in Legendary's 'Street Fighter' movie.

deadline.com

 

[j0hnnix]

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

Interesting. But will it be as good as the original Street Fighter movie?

 

[kpopSuperstar]

The next Oppenheimer right here.

 

[March Climber]

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

gay country singer Orville Peck as Vega

 

[Cert.in.Death]

Cammy is the only casting choice that matters.

 

[blacktout]

This movie is almost certainly going to be terrible, but 50 Cent as Balrog is actually a pretty good choice, tbh.

 

[March Climber]

This movie is almost certainly going to be terrible, but 50 Cent as Balrog is actually a pretty good choice, tbh.

Look-wise, sure he could pull it off and maybe hit the gym a bit more before shooting. Acting-wise, definitely not.

 

[Kacho]

This will be worse than the last MK movie (which was saved by Kano).

 

[omegasc]

Did they at least try to get Mike Tyson?

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Did they at least try to get Mike Tyson?

Too old.

 

[bender]

They did my boy Jimmy dirty.

 

[diffusionx]

Interesting. But will it be as good as the original Street Fighter movie?

 

[mayham2199]

Look-wise, sure he could pull it off and maybe hit the gym a bit more before shooting. Acting-wise, definitely not.

Exactly 50 can't act.

 

[Rhazer Fusion]

50 Cent as Balrog seems kind of random, but we'll see what happens. It will be terrible, but I'm wondering if it will be even worst than the first movie?

 

[RedC]

Stand up comedian, Andrew Schultz, is cast as Dan Hibiki

 

[DirtyBast8rd]

They don't learn.

 

[Bernardougf]

Cammy is the only casting choice that matters.

 

[Bernardougf]

This will be worse than the last MK movie (which was saved by Kano).

Everyone was talking how good it was... jesus what a dogshit MK movie.

 

[March Climber]

Exactly 50 can't act.

Yep, he excels at one specific style of acting which he has shown in 'Power' and 'Get Rich or Die Trying.' Anything else and he falters.

The only slight positive from this is that maybe we will see a version of Balrog that is more grounded/street and less caricature/cartoon.

 

[onQ123]

Too old.

So is 50 Cent they probably should have went with John Boyega

 

[Gameplay Gods Bless]

Article:

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is taking it to the street. The rapper turned actor and entrepreneur has joined the eclectic cast of Street Fighter, Legendary Entertainment's feature adaptation of the classic Capcom video game. And what a diverse bunch it is. The call sheet ranges from A-lister Jason Momoa as Blanka to heartthrob Noah Centineo as Ken to gay country singer Orville Peck as Vega. Joe Anoa'i, aka WWE superstar Roman Reign, and martial artist-actor Andrew Koji (Warrior), are on the roll call as battler Akuma and lead character Ryu, respectively. Callina Liang (Presence) is playing Chun-Li.

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-curtis-50-cent-jackson-1236299350/

50 is an actor? Damn dude must be like 60 years old now

 

[diffusionx]

Everyone was talking how good it was... jesus what a dogshit MK movie.

If the whole movie was like the intro sequence it would have been badass. But it wasn't.

 

[RedC]

So is 50 Cent they probably should have went with John Boyega

They should have went with Trevante Rhoades

 

[Agent_4Seven]

"Can't wait" to see another modern, disaterous and cringe af SF movie adaptation. Recent MK ones were more than enough to never watch any movies based on fighting games ever again.

 

[HRK69]

50 is an actor?

So you haven't seen Expend4bles?

Can't imagine going through life without having seen Expend4bles

Truly a cinematic milestone. He absolutely shined in it.

 

[March Climber]

So is 50 Cent

To be fair to that poster, Mike Tyson is a decade older than 50 cent.

 

[Rush2112]

Well at least they didn't give it to wil smith.

 

[Yerd]

I like how you guys are complaining about 50's acting. It's a Street Fighter movie. He can act as good as I expect this movie to be.

I had no idea it was even a thing until I saw this thread.

 

[rm082e]

Cammy is the only casting choice that matters.

 

[Jinxed]

Article:

to gay country singer Orville Peck as Vega

Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-curtis-50-cent-jackson-1236299350/

Well that was very important information, thanks

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Thank god they cast a GAY country singer as Vega and not a straight one!

 

[HRK69]

Well that was very important information, thanks

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

This movie will be a glorious dumpster fire, can't wait

 

[Jinxed]

Actually appreciate you posting this, but that part from the article was so fucking random and served no purpose

I salute you back

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Que asco

 

[Sebastian1295]

This will be worse than the last MK movie (which was saved by Kano).

My dad and I saw the new MK movie and it sucked ass, especially the way they killed off goro and made him look like fodder. The 1995 mortal kombat movie will never be beaten and kicks the new ones ass.

 

[Nelly_Nel_7.1.3]

Whatever happened to the people that made Street Fighters Assassin Fists? That movie was actually a good Street Fighters movie. I was hoping that the movie profit enough money to make Street Fighters 2.

I'll definitely watch this new Street Fighters movie when it is release next year (or 2027) but I'm not counting on it hitting box office records.

 

[Yerd]

Well that was very important information, thanks

It's like calling water wet.

Everyone knows country singers are gay.

 

[Jinxed]

It's like calling water wet.

Everyone knows country singers are gay.

Dude I dont know if Luke Combs like sausages or not and I don't care.

 

[Lord Panda]

Cammy is the only casting choice that matters.

I gotchu fam

 

[HRK69]

‘Street Fighter’ Movie At Legendary Adds Andrew Schulz To Cast

Andrew Schulz is set to play Dan Hibicki in Legendary's 'Street Fighter' movie.

deadline.com

Article:

Legendary's feature adaptation of the Capcom video game Street Fighter is getting a strong boost of comic relief as sources tell Deadline that Andrew Schulz has joined the cast. While not confirmed, sources say he will play the character Dan Hibiki. He 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 director.

Source: https://deadline.com/2025/06/street-fighter-movie-andrew-schulz-1236443980/

 

[RavageX]

The only good street fighter movie was the animated 90s anime...in english. Not the subbed version. I don't think that will ever change.

Just like the first Mortal Kombat movie is the best, and only....though the animated ones were alright.

 

[roosnam1980]

 

[SkylineRKR]

50 Cent as Balrog seems kind of random, but we'll see what happens. It will be terrible, but I'm wondering if it will be even worst than the first movie?

100% yes. The first movie was self aware of it being bad. The behind the scenes stuff are a great read by the way.

This movie is probably trying to take itself more seriously like the last MK movie. It will be forgettable while everyone remembers SF '94 still, for me its Tuesday.

 

[winjer]

I wish Capcom would get Myke Tyson to be M. Byson, aka Balrog in the west.

 

[Judge Magister]

Interesting. But will it be as good as the original Street Fighter movie?

 

[Ar¢tos]

Will Zangief be another fake Russian accent dude with pieces of a rug glued to his chest and arms/legs?

 

[Ferdimage]

This guy.........

Kristen Kreuk was cute though.