Former WWE champion Roman Reigns lands the role of Akuma for upcoming Street Fighter film
In May of 2025, it was reported that Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action movie based on the Street Fighter video game franchise. At the time, Roman Reigns was rumored for the role of Akuma.
In an update, HollywoodReporter.com revealed the official cast for the film which includes Reigns. Here is the lineup…
Joe Anoa’i (Reigns) as Akuma
Callina Liang as Chun-Li
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog
Andrew Koji as Ryu
Noah Centineo as Ken
Jason Momoa as Blanka
Orville Peck as Vega
The Hollywood Reporter noted that production will begin this August in Australia but plot details are being kept under wraps. Reigns is expected to make his WWE return for the 2025 SummerSlam PLE.
50 Cent has joined the eclectic cast of #StreetFighter, Legendary Entertainment’s feature adaptation of the classic Capcom video game. Rounding out the cast are Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Orville Peck, Joe Anoa’i, Andrew Koji and Callina Liang https://t.co/o5ta6e78BY pic.twitter.com/23hA7Kuy7u
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 26, 2025