STREET FIGHTER: 50 Cent As Balrog Confirmed; Andrew Schulz Will Play Dan The cast for the live-action Street Fighter continues to take shape as 50 Cent officially boards as Balrog and Andrew Schulz signs up to play joke-character, Dan. It seems Nexus Point News' initial report that 50 Cent would be portraying Balrog in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter film has proved correct. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news earlier today, although 50 Cent himself all but confirmed the casting himself, via social media. Balrog is typically depicted as M. Bison's right-hand henchman. Not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's incredibly lethal, despite the fact that the former heavyweight boxer only punches and has no kicks whatsoever. The character is famously modeled after Mike Tyson. In other Street Fighter movie, news, Deadline confirmed that the franchise's ultimate joke character, Dan, will also appear in the film. He'll be portrayed by comedian Andrew Schulz (White Men Can't Jump, Tires). Dan is Capcom’s parody of SNK’s Ryo and Robert (Art of Fighting), created during their rivalry to mock similarities to Ryu and Ken. Sporting a pink gi and an incredibly weak “Gadoken” that barely leaves his hand, Dan is intentionally over-the-top. Despite his poor skills, he boasts endlessly about his self-made martial art, Saikyo-ryu, and runs a nearly empty dojo with questionable techniques. Other confirmed casting for the movie includes: Noah Centineo as Ken Andrew Koji as Ryu WWE's Roman Reigns as Akuma Jason Momoa as Blanka Callina Liang as Chun-Li Orville Peck as Vega Notable Street Fighter characters still yet to be cast include Guile, M. Bison, Cammy, Zangief, and Sagat. According to The Hollywood Reporter, filming is scheduled to kick off this August in Australia. The project is being co-developed and co-produced by Legendary Entertainment in collaboration with Capcom, marking a major push to bring one of gaming’s most legendary franchises back to the big screen. At the helm is director Kitao Sakurai, best known for the surreal prank comedy Bad Trip. He’ll be working from a screenplay written by Dalan Musson, whose credits include Captain America: Brave New World, signaling a blend of offbeat style and blockbuster experience behind the camera. Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise stands tall as one of the most enduring and influential fighting game series of all time. Despite its status in the gaming world, however, Street Fighter’s live-action adaptations have left much to be desired. The 1994 film, led by Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kylie Minogue, was met with lukewarm reviews and modest box office results, though it has since developed a devoted cult following for its campy charm. On the other hand, 2009’s Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was a critical and commercial misfire that most fans would rather forget.
I'm still amazed they got Raul Julia to be in the original movie. Paycheck must have been substantial.
I think he said he agreed to do it because his kids were fans of the game and wanted him to do the role.
I get that Asian women are biologically pre disposed to being somewhat slight of frame. However they can't find one actress with at least a little mass to play Chun Li. I get that her glorious thighs can never properly translate to real life, but at least make an attempt.
Reminds me of Michael Caine's quote about Jaws 4: The Revenge "I have never seen the film, but by all accounts it was terrible. However I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific."
The OG SF was great. Raul Julia hamming it up. JCVD playing the all american soldier guile. It was pretty funny.
This is going to be ****ing glorious. Cody Rhodes Confirmed As Guile For Upcoming Live-Action STREET FIGHTER Film The cast for the live-action Street Fighter film continues to grow as WWE superstar Cody Rhodes is now confirmed to appear as Guile. News By MarkJulian - Jul 07, 2025 10:07 AM EST Filed Under: Movies Source: Deadline After a previous rumor, it's now confirmed that WWE superstar Cody Rhodes is currently practicing his Flash Kicks and Sonic Booms in anticipation of co-starring as Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Rhodes is the latest cast addition, after it was previously confirmed that David Dastmalchian will portray the Psycho Crusher-plying M. Bison. The confirmed cast for the movie now includes: Noah Centineo as Ken Andrew Koji as Ryu Cody Rhodes as Guile WWE's Roman Reigns as Akuma Jason Momoa as Blanka Callina Liang as Chun-Li Andrew Schulz as Dan Orville Peck as Vega 50 Cent as Balrog David Dastmalchian as M. Bison Several iconic Street Fighter characters have yet to be officially cast, including fan favorites such as Cammy, Zangief, Dhalsim, E. Honda, and Sagat. With so many key roles still open, speculation is heating up about which actors might step into these legendary roles. RELATED: ONE PIECE Star David Dastmalchian Joins The Cast Of Live-Action STREET FIGHTER As Villainous M. Bison According to a recent report from The Hollywood Reporter, production on the upcoming Street Fighter film is set to begin this August in Australia. The movie is being jointly developed and produced by Legendary Entertainment and Capcom, a partnership that signals a serious commitment to creating a faithful and exciting cinematic experience based on one of gaming’s most celebrated franchises. Director Kitao Sakurai, best known for his work on the irreverent and absurd comedy Bad Trip, is attached to direct. He will be working from a screenplay by Dalan Musson, whose previous writing credits include Captain America: Brave New World. This creative team hints at a film that will mix stylized action with moments of offbeat humor and character-driven storytelling. Capcom’s Street Fighter series is widely regarded as one of the most influential and long-running fighting game franchises in history. However, its journey to the big screen has been rocky. The 1994 adaptation starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Kylie Minogue was met with mixed reviews and only moderate financial success, though it has earned cult status over time due to its campy tone and over-the-top performances. In contrast, the 2009 film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li was poorly received and remains a low point for video game adaptations. With filming just around the corner, this new attempt at bringing Street Fighter to theaters is generating excitement among fans who are eager to see these characters done justice. Stay locked in to GameFragger.com for all the latest updates, casting announcements, and behind-the-scenes details as production moves forward.
I've dumped hours into Street Fighter 6 (and 2). I don't know how this movie has any chance of being good or even campy quirky like the original. Jason Momoa and 50 Cent as Blanka and Balrog sounds like a joke.
Im sure he'll have a quirky cameo. This movie could work if it went full camp but I dont think they will and I dont even think modern Hollywood even knows how to do that.
