Summary
- Street Fighter reboot movie rounds out its cast, adding Chun-Li to the roster of fighters.
- The cast of Street Fighter could include Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, and Andrew Koji, among others.
- Callina Liang, last seen in Steven Soderbergh's Presence, is joining Street Fighter as Chun-Li.
The cast of the Street Fighter reboot continues to grow, with the movie casting Chun-Li. The Street Fighter movie was announced in 2023, adapting the popular fighting game series that has been thriving since 1987. The most recent game was Street Fighter 6, a lauded title released in 2023. The series follows various fighters from around the world, from different backgrounds and fighting styles, battling in a tournament put on by the evil M. Bison.
Initially, the directors of horror sensation Talk to Me were at the helm of the reboot. However, they left the project to focus on their new horror film, Bring Her Back. Director Kitao Sakurai, best known for the Eric Andre comedy Bad Trip and Twisted Metal TV series episodes, took over the project. The script is said to be by Captain America: Brave New World co-writer Dalan Musson, and the cast announcements have been exciting fans over the last few weeks. The current cast and supposed roles of Street Fighter include Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and WWE superstar Roman Reigns as Akuma. Fallout and The Righteous Gemstones star Walton Goggins was said to have been offered the role of the villainous M. Bison, but turned it down. However, now it looks as though the reboot found its Chun-Li.
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As reported by Deadline, Callina Liang has been cast in the Street Fighter reboot as fan-favorite character Chun-Li. Liang recently starred in the Steven Soderbergh supernatural thriller Presence alongside Lucy Liu, and she has had a few other roles. However, she is still an up-and-coming actress. While plot details surrounding the character are still unknown, Chun-Li is an Interpol officer and skilled fighter, proving to be a character fans have loved since her 1991 introduction in Street Fighter II.
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Chun-Li has been brought to life before, with 1994's Street Fighter featuring Mulan and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Actress Ming-Na Wen in the role and Smallville actress Kristin Kreuk playing her in the 2009 flop Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. Liang joins an already growing cast of beloved characters, which looks to have other fan favorites in Ryu, Ken, and Blanka, but is set to grow thanks to Street Fighter's plot and roster.
Since the story is under wraps, the other fighters the Street Fighter reboot is looking to cast are still unknown. However, with the recent Walton Goggins news, fans know that M. Bison will be part of the movie, even if Goggins isn't playing the part. Other characters are likely to be announced in the coming weeks, as the project pushes closer to production. With recent fighting game adaptations finding success, like Mortal Kombat, which has a forthcoming sequel, Street Fighter wants to leave its mark by assembling a cast fans are eager to see. Further details on the Street Fighter reboot will be forthcoming as development continues.
Source: Deadline