Washington DC, July 15: Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal is reportedly set to join the cast of Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming live-action adaptation of ‘Street Fighter’, based on Capcom’s iconic video game series, as per a report by Deadline.
Though an official announcement from the studio is pending, sources indicate that Vidyut has been cast as Dhalsim, the fire-wielding Indian yogi first introduced in Street Fighter II (1991). The character is known for his spiritual wisdom and unique combat style, using stretching limbs and flame-based attacks in battle, all while maintaining a fundamentally peaceful disposition.
The star-studded cast includes:
- 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
- Hirooki Goto as E. Honda
The film is being directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for Bad Trip.
Originally launched in 1987, Street Fighter is one of the most successful fighting game franchises in history, with over 55 million units sold globally. The games center around a global martial arts tournament orchestrated by the villain M. Bison, featuring a diverse roster of fighters from around the world.
Vidyut Jammwal, known for high-octane roles in Hindi films such as Commando, Khuda Haafiz, Crakk, and IB71, brings his action prowess to the international stage with this major Hollywood project.