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A new six-episode spy thriller, Butterfly, is set to join Prime Video’s growing and action roster, alongside shows and movies like Reacher, Terminal List, and Heads of State. Based on Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett’s 2015 graphic novel of the same name, the spy thriller unfolds across six episodes, all set to release this August.

Starring Daniel Dae Kim alongside Reina Hardesty, the spy thriller sets the stage for a tense, high-stakes game of survival and redemption, blending an intriguing plot with a family twist, a captivating cast, and music from BTS member J-Hope.

Butterfly Season 1 Episode Release Schedule Daniel Dae Kim alongside Reina Hardesty in Butterfly | Credit: Prime Video

All six episodes of Prime Video’s spy thriller, Butterfly, are set to premiere on August 13, 2025. In a pivot from its usual weekly episode release, this spy thriller will be released in a binge drop on the platform, unfolding...

When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July of 2023, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Season 2 (read our review Here) is now making its way out into the world; it premiered with three episodes on July 31st, and those are being followed by new episodes every Thursday through August 28th. Peacock hasn’t yet renewed the show for any further seasons – but during an interview with The Direct, showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith (who was a writer on Cobra Kai) has confirmed that he has plans for seasons 3 and 4!

Based on an original take by Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, this adaptation of the Twisted Metal...

If you’re craving a tense, stylish spy thriller with layered family drama, Daniel Dae Kim’s new series Butterfly is about to become your next binge obsession. With August 13, 2025, marked as its worldwide debut on Prime Video, Butterfly blends international espionage with emotional depth, all set against a striking South Korean backdrop. Here’s everything we know so far about Butterfly, starring and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim himself.

What Is Butterfly About? Plot, Themes, and What to Expect

Butterfly follows David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), a former US intelligence operative living in South Korea whose life spirals out of control when choices from his mysterious past surface. Now on the run, David is relentlessly pursued by Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a deadly and sociopathic young agent assigned to eliminate him. But there’s more than just espionage at stake—the series digs deep into complex family ties, especially...

When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July of 2023, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Season 2 of the show premiered on July 31st – and to mark the occasion, JoBlo’s own Jay Saint G, one of our many gaming nerds, had the chance to sit down for interviews with the show’s stars, including Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Samoa Joe, and Mike Mitchell. To find out what they had to say about their characters and the new season, check out the video embedded above!

Three episodes of Twisted Metal season 2 dropped on July 31st and will be followed by new episodes every Thursday through August 28th.

Based on an...

As the likes of All Elite Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment have become fully fledged entertainment brands, rather than just wrestling promotions, it's become more common to see the in-ring performers make the jump to Hollywood -- and no, not those awful movies like "The Chaperone," "The Marine 6: Close Quarters," or any of Hulk Hogan's questionable straight-to-video offerings. You only need to look at how Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns were cast in major roles as Guile and Akuma respectively in Kitao Sakurai's "Street Fighter" reboot movie. In the past, they may have been credited as Thug #1 and Thug #2 in some random action scene.

Considering how wacky the world of pro wrestling is, it's no surprise to see it cross over much more with comic book movies and TV shows. After all, pro wrestlers are simply superheroes in skimpier tights and with their own catchphrases -- and...

“Butterfly” is a new action ‘spy’ TV series, with a pilot directed by Kitao Sakurai, starring Piper Perabo, Charles Parnell and Daniel Dae Kim, streaming August 13, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…’David Jung’ a former intelligence op, sees the consequences of a decision from his past…

“…come back to haunt him…

“…finding himself pursued by ‘Rebecca’, a crazy agent assigned to kill him…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

Prime Video is set to launch its next big thriller with Butterfly, an action-packed spy thriller drama. Starring Daniel Dae Kim, the six-episode series will premiere on August 13. The series is set against the dangerous world of international espionage. Based on the popular graphic novel by Arash Amel, Butterfly tells the story of a former U.S. intelligence operative. His life is shattered when he becomes the target of his estranged daughter, an assassin.

With an intriguing plot and star-studded cast, this series is set up to be Prime Video’s must-watch release this year. Not only that, but the series also features a popular song by K-Pop idol J-Hope. Here is everything you need to know about Butterfly on Prime Video.

Butterfly on Prime Video: Release Date Daniel Dae Kim in Butterfly | Credit: Amazon MGM Studios

Butterfly will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The series will...

Legendary Entertainment's anticipatedStreet Fighterlive-action film is continuing to assemble its group of fighters. Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal is the latest addition to the film, set to portray the iconic Dhalsim, the limb-stretching yoga master from India. For Jammwal, this marks a significant milestone: his Hollywood debut. He is a well-known actor in India, recognized for his action roles and expertise in martial arts and has starred in numerous films in India, including the popular Commando and Khuda Haafiz franchises. Deadline, which broke the news of Jammwal's involvement, says the actor "has been deliberate about the project with which he wants to introduce himself in the U.S. market."

Dhalsim is one of Street Fighter's most recognizable characters. He was introduced in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior in 1991, and quickly became a fan favorite for his unique fighting style (which includes stretching his limbs to impossible lengths...

Spy thrillers are the best. They feature complex relations, non-stop action, and lies. Unless you’ve lived under a rock, you’ve heard of Prime Video’s Butterfly. This one is not to be missed!

Butterfly is a character-rich spy thriller and family drama that features complex relationships in the world of global espionage.

Daniel Dae Kim leads this thrilling spy series, while fan favorite Piper Perabo also stars as a rival.

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Butterfly drops next month, and here is everything we know about the series, including the stars, the plot, the release date, and the official trailer.

Who Are the Creators Behind Butterfly?

Ken Woodruff (The Mentalist) is the showrunner and co-creator, along with acclaimed novelist Steph Cha.

The above are also executive producers along with leading man Daniel Dae Kim and author Arash Amel. Boom! Studios and Kim’s 3Ad Studios were also involved in the development of the series.

The Indian action icon Vidyut Jammwal has officially been cast as Dhalsim in Legendary Entertainment’s upcoming live-action Street Fighter film, multiple sources confirm. Best known for his work in the Commando franchise, Jammwal will make his Hollywood debut portraying the iconic fire-wielding yogi from Capcom’s beloved fighting game series.

Jammwal’s casting brings a major martial arts talent into the project, with the actor reportedly being very deliberate about selecting the right opportunity to break into the U.S. market. For many fans, he’s an ideal choice to portray the peace loving yet powerful Dhalsim, a character first introduced in 1991’s Street Fighter II.

Who Is Dhalsim In Street Fighter?

Dhalsim, the meditative and spiritual warrior, is one of the most recognizable characters in the Street Fighter series. Known for his yoga fire attacks and elastic limbs, he represents the game's blend of international fighting styles and cultural archetypes.

“Butterfly” is a new action ‘spy’ TV series, with the pilot directed by Kitao Sakurai, starring Piper Perabo, Charles Parnell and Daniel Dae Kim, streaming August 13, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…’David Jung’ a former intelligence op, sees the consequences of a decision from his past…

“…come back to haunt him…

“…finding himself pursued by ‘Rebecca’, a crazy agent assigned to kill him…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

The first trailer has been released for the upcoming series Butterfly. Starring Daniel Dae Kim, the series is set for a streaming debut on Prime Video on Aug. 13.

In the series, Kim plays David Jung, a former US intelligence operative in South Korea. He is being hunted by Juno (Piper Perabo), the CEO of a spy organization, who has hired Jung's own daughter, Rebecca, to carry out the killing. Though Rebecca believed her father to have died many years prior, she is surprised to see him alive, and then they team up to figure out how to take down Juno.

"It’d be pretty sh*tty if you died again,” Rebecca tells her father in the trailer.

"Don't worry, I'm not that easy to kill," Jung says.

Check out the trailer below.

“Butterfly is the realization of a longtime dream to bring together American and Korean storytellers and create...

Another familiar character has been cast for the upcoming Street Fighter reboot. After several big names have already been announced, the latest actor to board the project is Vidyut Jammwal (Commando).

Per Deadline, Jammwal has been cast in the role of Dhalsim. The Dhalsim character has been featured in the video games since 1991's Street Fighter II. Depicted as a yogi with the ability to spit fire, his memorable special moves include "Yoga Flame" and "Yoga Fire." Dhalsim is also able to stretch his limbs to punch and kick opponents from afar. The character is a pacifist who goes against his peaceful beliefs by competing in a global tournament of the world's greatest fighters in order to raise money for his village.

Jammwal is best known for his work in India, where he appeared in major blockbuster franchises like Commando and Khuda Haafiz. He also produced and starred in last year's Crakk.

The cast of the Street Fighter movie continues to come together as Deadline reports that Vidyut Jammwal has signed on to play Dhalsim. The character, who first appeared in Street Fighter II, is a yogi who can stretch his limbs and use fire-based attacks. He’s also a pacifist who only joins the tournament in order to raise money for his family and village.

Street Fighter has been filling out its ranks rather furiously, with the cast currently consisting of 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, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda.

Street Fighter will serve as Jammwal’s Hollywood debut, but he’s already a well-known figure in India, with leading roles...

Fans have been waiting decades for a new live-action ‘Street Fighter’ adaptation since the 1994 camp cult classic, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raúl Juliá, Kylie Minogue, and Ming-Na Wen. Now, after more than two years in development, a new film is finally in the works.

The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who has taken over the project from Bring Her Back filmmakers Danny & Michael Philippou, and is set to be released in 2026 through Legendary. The film adaptation is being co-developed and co-produced alongside Capcom, the developer and publisher of the video games.

While the story for the film remains tightly under wraps, casting news has been coming in fast and furious. The cast has recently expanded with wrestler Hirooki Goto taking on the role of E. Honda and Vidyut Jammwal portraying Dhalsim. Previously confirmed cast members to the roster include David Dastmalchian as the iconic villain M. Bison, Orville Peck as Vega,...

Exclusive: Indian action star Vidyut Jammwal (Commando) has landed the role of Dhalsim in Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, sources tell Deadline.

Reps for Legendary declined to comment. The project marks the Hollywood debut of an actor who we’re told has been deliberate about the project with which he wants to introduce himself in the U.S. market. First introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991, the character of Dalsim is a yogi with fire-spitting abilities — a fundamentally peaceful man who fights to support his family.

As previously announced, the Street Fighter cast will also include 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, and Hirooki Goto as E.

Prime Video has released the first-look images and teaser trailer for the highly anticipated drama series The Girlfriend, starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke. The six-episode series is based on Michelle Frances’ novel of the same name, and will be available to stream on Prime Video beginning Sept. 10.

“The Girlfriend” follows “Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.”

Additional cast members include Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tayna Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter, and Francesca Corney.

“The Girlfriend” is adapted for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher,...

Today, Prime Video revealed the trailer and key art for the upcoming spy-thriller series Butterfly, starring and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim, and based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel series created by Arash Amel.

As previously announced, all six episodes will debut on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Series regulars Reina Hardesty (The Secret Art of Human Flight), Piper Perabo, and Louis Landau (Rivals) star alongside Kim.

Butterfly is a character-driven spy thriller that explores complex family dynamics within the treacherous world of global espionage. It’s centered on David Jung (Kim), an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former US intelligence operative living in South Korea.

Jung’s life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Hardesty), a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.

Daniel Dae Kimis about to return to television, but instead of ruling over the warmongering Fire Nation, he'll be seeking a second chance. Prime Video just released the official trailer for its upcoming spy thriller, Butterfly, an adaptation of the Boom! Studios graphic novel series from Arash Amel starring Kim as U.S. intelligence operative David Jung. He lived under the radar in South Korea until the ghosts of his past came back to haunt him. A sinister spy organization called Caddis orders a sociopathic young deep cover agent named Rebecca (Reina Hardesty) to deal with him until they finally meet and discover a connection that hearkens back to a fateful decision made by David years ago.

The footage opens with Rebecca closing in on her target when David reveals himself, and she realizes that he's her long-lost father. Butterfly will dig into the complex family dynamics between the two following their reunion,...

Piper Perabo is gunning for Daniel Dae Kim in a first trailer for Butterfly, the Prime Video thriller arriving later this summer.

Starring and executive-produced by Kim (Lost, Hawaii Five-0) and based on the Boom! Studios’ graphic novel series created by Arash Amel, Butterfly will release all six episodes Wednesday, Aug. 13.

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David Dastmalchian is taking on one of his most exciting roles yet with his casting in the upcoming Street Fighter reboot. Following reports about the actor's casting in the film, Dastmalchian has officially confirmed his role.

While promoting his role in the new Paramount+ series Dexter: Resurrection, Dastmalchian was asked by Cbr's Caralynn Matassa about the Street Fighter movie following the reports of his casting. In the reports, Dastmalchian was said to be playing M. Bison, the big bad. While the actor couldn't share anything else about the movie, he verified that the reports were accurate.

As Dastmalchian said when asked what he could say about the film, "That I'm in it. That I'm playing M. Bison."

The M. Bison character was memorably played by the late Raul Julia in the original Street Fighter film in 1994, serving as a nemesis for Jean-Claude Van Damme's Guile. Neal McDonough later...

When the TV series based on the popular video game franchise Twisted Metal made its premiere on the Peacock streaming service back in July of 2023, it quickly became one of Peacock’s top five original series, racking up 400 million viewing minutes in its first weekend and earning the honor of being the streamer’s “most-binged” premiere. Peacock recently revealed that season 2 is scheduled to premiere on July 31st – and now, three weeks ahead of the premiere date, a full trailer for the new season has dropped online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Three episodes will be available to watch on July 31st, followed by new episodes every Thursday through August 28th.

Based on an original take by Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, this adaptation of the Twisted Metal franchise centers on a motor-mouthed outsider who is offered a chance at a better life,...

It seems the upcoming Street Fighter movie could end up featuring (at least) two WWE Superstars.

Following yesterday's news that David Dastmalchian has joined the cast of Legendary's live-action video game adaptation as the villainous M. Bison, we're hearing that another key role may have been filled, with Nexus Point News reporting that Cody Rhodes is now in talks to play Guile.

Known for his signature flat-top haircut and Sonic Boom projectile, William Guile debuted as one of the original eight World Warriors in 1991's Street Fighter II. The tough, no-nonsense US Air Force Colonel made it his mission to take down Bison and his Shadaloo criminal empire following the death of his friend, Charlie Nash.

Guile was played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the '90s movie.

Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo have reportedly closed their deals to play the co-lead roles of Ryu and Ken, respectively, and...

David Dastmalchian, star of Late Night With The Devil, has been announced as the Street Fighter film’s primary antagonist, M Bison.

Late Night With The Devil star David Dastmalchian has been unveiled as the arch villain in Legendary’s planned adaptation of Capcom’s Street Fighter videogame series. Fallout's Walton Goggins was previously said to be in negotiations for the role around a month ago, that hasn’t come to pass. Instead – thanks Deadline – it will be Dastmalchian who (presumably) dons the scarlet outfit of M Bison.

M Bison, the Street Fighter series’ big bad, is the kind of sneering villain who rocks a cloak and shoulder pads so you know he’s the final boss to end all final bosses. Nothing says ‘fascism’ like the combination of cloak, shoulder pads and a peaked military hat. And as the terrifying head of the criminal organisation known as Shadaloo,...

David Dastmalchian has reportedly been cast in Street Fighter.The 47-year-old actor - who will next be seen in The Life of Chuck - is said to have landed a major role in Legendary's upcoming live action adaptation of Capcom's classic video game.As reported by Deadline, Dastmalchian will play the villain M. Bison in the movie.In the games, the character is the leader of criminal organisation Shadaloo, which is involved in arms trafficking, mind control experiments and more, with the goal of world domination.Other actors previously revealed for the film include WWE superstar Roman Reigns, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Orville Peck, 50 Cent and Andrew Schulz.The movie will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, with plot details being kept under wraps for the time being.In the Street Fighter video game franchise - which started in 1987 - players collide in one-on-one fights organised by M.

Deadline (via GameFragger.com) has revealed that David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad) has joined the cast of Legendary Entertainment's live-action Street Fighter movie as its lead villain, M. Bison. 

The actor has become a mainstay across film and television thanks to memorable supporting turns, but this will mark his biggest role to date. Dastmalchian was most recently seen in The Life of Chuck and received widespread praise for his work in Late Night with the Devil. 

Comic book fans will know him best for playing Kurt in the Ant-Man franchise and as Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad. He's also voiced multiple DC characters, including Calendar Man and The Penguin, and played Abra Kadabra in The Flash.

Next up for Dastmalchian is Dexter: Resurrection and season 2 of Netflix's hit series One Piece, where he'll play the evil Mr. 3.

Back to M. Bison, he's the primary antagonist in the Street Fighter video game series.

A major Dune star will play the key villain in the live-action Street Fighter movie. Based on the Capcom video games, Legendary's live-action adaptation was originally announced in April 2023 with Danny and Michael Philippou in talks to direct, though they eventually dropped out and were replaced by Kitao Sakurai in May 2025.

More recently, the Street Fighter movie has made several big splashes by casting Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li.

Now, according to Deadline, Dune star David Dastmalchian has been cast as the villainous M. Bison in the Street Fighter movie. Representatives for Legendary declined to comment, and the film's plot remains under wraps.

What This Means For The Street Fighter Movie Who Are David Dastmalchian & M. Bison?

Street Fighter will be Dastmalchian's biggest role to date, continuing over a decade of steady...

David Dastmalchian, who recently starred in The Life of Chuck, has landed a major role in Legendary Pictures’ upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. According to sources who spoke with Deadline, Dastmalchian will play the film’s villain.

While the studio hasn’t officially commented, this is a big moment for the actor, who has been building his career steadily for nearly two decades. He gained attention recently for his performance in the horror movie Late Night with the Devil.

The plot of the Street Fighter movie is still a mystery. Fans know that the story revolves around a global fighting tournament organized by a dangerous group called Shadaloo, led by the main villain. Shadaloo is known for serious crimes like arms trafficking and mind control, all aimed at taking over the world.

The cast already has some big names attached. Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck,...

David Dastmalchian, known for his role in The Life of Chuck, has been cast as the villain M. Bison in Legendary Pictures’ upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. This news comes from sources who spoke to Deadline.

While Legendary hasn’t made an official comment, this role marks a big step for Dastmalchian, who has been steadily building his career for nearly 20 years. He recently gained attention for his role in the horror film Late Night with the Devil.

Details about the Street Fighter movie’s plot are still under wraps, but fans know M. Bison as the main bad guy in the game series. He’s the leader of Shadaloo, a dangerous criminal group involved in things like arms trafficking and mind control, all with the goal of taking over the world.

Related: Every Actor and Actress Confirmed for the Upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ Movie (as of June 2025)

The cast is already packed with well-known names.

Street Fighter has a new live-action adaptation in the works, and several big names have recently been revealed as part of the cast. It hadn't yet been reported who would be taking on the fan favorite role of Guile, but the latest update is that a major WWE star could be cast in the part.

Per Nexus Point News, it's been reported that Cody Rhodes is in talks to play Guile in the Street Fighter reboot. If the casting goes through, Rhodes would become the first person to play Guile in an official live-action adaptation since Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 film. The character was not featured in 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. A U.S. Air Force pilot known for his military garb and blonde flat-top haircut, Guile has been a fan-favorite since his introduction in 199's Street Fighter II.

Rhodes, the brother of Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes and...

As Legendary continues to assemble an eclectic cast for its upcoming Street Fighter movie, Deadline says that David Dastmalchian will enter the fray as the iconic Street Fighter II villain and leader of the criminal organization Shadaloo, M. Bison. Over the years, gamers have sacrificed many quarters to defeat Master Bison, a self-imposed dictator, megalomaniac, arms trafficker, and mind control madman. M. Bison wants nothing more than to control the world, and he’ll set anyone who stands in his way ablaze with his devastating Psycho Crusher move to get it.

Bad Trip’s Kitao Sakurai directs Legendary’s Street Fighter movie from a screenplay by Dalan Musson. Callina Liang plays Chun-Li, Orville Peck plays Vega, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson plays Balrog, while rumored character castings find Jason Momoa playing Blanka, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and controversial podcaster Andrew Schultz as Dan.

After decades of waiting, Street Fighter is finally getting another reboot on the big screen. Directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip), the new film will feature fan-favorite characters from the video game franchise, including the main villain, M. Bison. The Legendary production has found the perfect actor to play the classic antagonist, and he is no stranger to major properties.

According to Deadline,Murderbot star David Dastmalchian has landed the role of M. Bison, the main villain in Street Fighter. He joins a stacked cast that includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Orville Peck as Vega, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog. Dastmalchian will be playing the primary antagonist of the franchise, the tyrannical leader of the criminal organization known as Shadaloo. M. Bison was previously played by Raúl Juliá in the 1994 cult classic video game adaptation,...

Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter movie is building out a cast that’s as wild as a Shoryuken — and another demented name has joined the fun. David Dastmalchian to join the video game adaptation, which is quickly shaping up to be one of the most stacked and eccentric ensemble films of 2026. Coming off his acclaimed turn in last year's Last Night with the Devil, Dastmalchian has agreed a deal to play the movie’s main villain, M. Bison — the dictator-like overseer of the tournament and head of the criminal organization Shadaloo.

Dastmalchian is probably best known for his multitude of roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe, with parts in all three Ant-Man movies, as well as James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. He's also appeared in films as varied as The Dark Knight, Blade Runner 2049, Dune, Oppenheimer and Prisoners.

Raúl Juliá memorably played the role in...

Exclusive: David Dastmalchian (The Life of Chuck) has landed the role of big bad M. Bison in Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, sources tell Deadline.

Reps for Legendary declined to comment. It’s the biggest role to date for the actor, who’s now been working consistently for nearly 20 years, and marks another big leap forward, following his strong marks earned for starring in the buzzy horror film Late Night with the Devil.

Plot details for Street Fighter remain under wraps. M. Bison is the central villain of many of the games — the leader of the criminal organization known as Shadaloo, which is involved in various illegal activities, including arms trafficking, mind control experiments, and global domination. His ultimate goal? World domination.

As previously announced, others in the cast of Street Fighter include Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck,...

50 Cent is stepping into the ring and onto the big screen as Balrog in the upcoming Street Fighter reboot, and he’s doing it without a stunt double.

The Hip-Hop mogul and actor is preparing to perform his own action sequences, placing him in the same league as Hollywood heavyweights like Tom Cruise and Jackie Chan.

The film, based on Capcom’s legendary video game franchise, is being directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for The Eric Andre Show and Bad Trip.

Jackson’s character, Balrog, is a disgraced boxer turned enforcer for a villain.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, he’s currently undergoing intense physical training to prepare for the role.

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His decision to do his own stunts mirrors the approach taken by some of the most bankable action stars in film history.

Tom Cruise famously clung to...

The upcoming Street Fighter reboot has cast Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and the actor has shared his thoughts on the project with Screen Rant. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film has been picking up a pretty impressive cast. So far, the Street Fighter cast has been confirmed to include Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, and 50 Cent.

They'll also be joined by comedian Andrew Schulz, who has joined the film as Dan Hibiki. Introduced in Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams as a parody of Snk's Art of Fighting series, Dan has become a surprisingly enduring part of the franchise. During a conversation with Screen Rant about the project, Schulz opened up about his history with the franchise and his thoughts on the film.

[I was] obsessed with Street Fighter growing up. In middle school, I would take all my parents spare change and go to a deli during lunch and play Marvel vs.

The upcoming live-action ‘Street Fighter’ movie, set to bring Capcom’s iconic fighting game to the big screen in 2026, has us buzzing with anticipation. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for his work on ‘Bad Trip’ (2021), this reboot aims to deliver a fresh take on the beloved franchise, leaving behind the mixed reception of earlier adaptations like ‘Street Fighter’ (1994) and ‘Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li’ (2009).

With a cast packed with diverse talent, from musicians to wrestlers to action stars, the film is shaping up to be a bold mix of charisma and martial arts flair. Production is slated to begin in August 2025 in Australia, promising intense fight scenes and a nod to the game’s vibrant characters. Here’s every confirmed actor and actress for the ‘Street Fighter’ movie as of June 2025, along with the roles they’ll bring to life.

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Callina Liang steps...

Rapper and actor 50 Cent is the latest big name joining the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

He shared the news himself on X, writing: “No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport Boom.” His role in the film adds another chapter to his acting career, which started with Get Rich or Die Tryin’ back in 2005. Since then, he’s been in a number of action films like Den of Thieves and Expend4bles. Now, he’s stepping into a video game adaptation for the first time.

Via X

The new Street Fighter movie is being made by Legendary Pictures and is set to hit theaters in 2026. Other casting announcements are coming out quickly. Callina Liang will play Chun-Li, and Andrew Schulz is taking on the role of Dan Hibiki. Jason Momoa has also joined the movie, and it’s now...

Rapper and actor 50 Cent is officially joining the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie. He’ll be playing the role of Balrog, the hard-hitting boxer from the video games. The casting was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, and 50 Cent even posted about it on X, saying: “No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport Boom.”

Via X

This isn’t his first time on the big screen. He made his acting debut in Get Rich or Die Tryin’ back in 2005 and has been in action movies like Den of Thieves and Expend4bles. Now, he’s stepping into the world of video game movies, and fans are already talking.

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The new Street Fighter film is being made by Legendary Pictures and is set to release in 2026. The casting announcements are coming fast.

The Street Fighter roster is filling up fast, and they've found some interesting names to bring these iconic video game characters to life. Street Fighter was one of the most popular fighting video games of the 1990s, alongside Mortal Kombat. With Mortal Kombat getting a new film series at Warner Bros., it was only a matter of time until Street Fighter got the same reboot treatment. Sony Pictures and Legendary Entertainment seem to be fast-tracking the film, as casting news is coming at us faster than several high-speed punches delivered to the face.

The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed that Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has joined the cast of Street Fighter as Balrog, a former boxer introduced in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, and who works for the villainous M. Bison. Shortly after news of Curtis' involvement, Deadline reported that comedian and controversial podcast host Andrew Shulz had joined the cast.

Exclusive: 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.

Reps for Legendary had no comment and the plot details remain under wraps.

First appearing in Street Fighter Alpha in 1995, Hibiki is consistently portrayed as an overconfident, arrogant and utterly feeble character. The role seems perfect for Schulz given his comedic background that has made him one of today’s biggest stand-up acts. While this role will lean heavy on the comedy, don’t be surprised if Schulz gets a chance to throw down like his fellow co-stars.

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Update: It’s official! Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will get in the ring as Balrog, the showboating American boxer who loves bourbon, gambling, and ladies! Balrog is M. Bison’s personal bodyguard with devastating boxing moves that take advantage of his ability to dash like lightning and show no mercy to his opponents.

50 Cent joins a stacked cast that includes Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Orville Peck as Vega, and Joe Anoa’i, aka WME superstar Roman Reigns as Akuma.

Original Article: The cast for Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter movie is starting to come together, and it’s been rumoured that Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson has signed on to play Balrog. Nexus Point News first reported that 50 Cent was in talks for the role, and the multi-hyphenate seemingly confirmed the news on social media.

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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.

Jackson will play Balrog, a disgraced boxer who is also the bodyguard of the villain. Sources say he is deep into training for the part and will be doing his own stunts for the picture.

Legendary had no comment.

Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show) is directing the feature, which begins production in August in Australia.

It's been a little over two years since we learned that Legendary Entertainment has secured an exclusive license to the live-action film and television rights for the iconic Capcom video game franchise Street Fighter.

The studio confirmed that any new projects would be co-developed and produced in conjunction with Capcom, including the feature film that's currently in development.

We've seen the cast of the new Street Fighter take shape in recent months, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, along with Jason Momoa, Orville Peck, and WWE Superstar Roman Reigns in undisclosed roles. Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) is directing from a screenplay by Dalan Musson (Captain America: Brave New World).

Today, Deadline (via GameFragger.com) brings word that Callina Liang, who starred in Steven Soderbergh's Presence, has nabbed the female lead role of Chun-Li. She previously starred in Bad Genius, a movie we interviewed her for last...

The live-action Street Fighter movie finds its Chun-Li in a recent 25-year-old breakout star. In April 2023, it was announced that Legendary was developing an adaptation of the Capcom video game franchise with Danny and Michael Philippou, fresh off their successful debut Talk to Me, in talks to direct, though they eventually dropped out and were replaced by Kitao Sakurai in May 2025. More recently, the Street Fighter movie made a big splash by casting Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck in undisclosed roles.

Now, the live-action adaptation has added another star. According to Deadline, the Street Fighter movie has cast Callina Liang as Chun-Li. Representatives for Legendary declined to comment on the reported casting, and plot details remain under wraps.

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The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie is starting to come together. After a slew of fan favorites have reportedly locked down their actors, the latest update may have revealed the casting for the freakishly buff boxer, Balrog.

Per Nexus Point News, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is reportedly in talks to play Balrog in the live-action Street Fighter film. The Balrog character has been a part of the franchise since Street Fighter II, depicted as a boxing champion from Las Vegas, Nevada. He was first introduced as a non-playable boss players had to fight ahead of taking on M. Bison, serving as his personal bodyguard. The Balrog character was originally intended to have the M. Bison name for himself, as he was based on real-life boxing legend Mike Tyson, but the developers switched the names around to avoid potential legal problems.

Jackson rose to fame in the world of rap under the 50 Cent name.

Callina Liang has been chosen to play Chun-Li in the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie produced by Legendary. This news comes from sources who shared it with Deadline. Liang is already gaining attention for her role in Steven Soderbergh’s recent supernatural thriller, Presence.

Taking on Chun-Li, one of the most well-known characters in the Street Fighter games by Capcom, is a big step for her.

The movie’s story is still a mystery, as Legendary has not revealed any details yet. The studio also declined to comment on Liang’s casting. Chun-Li is famous as a tough martial artist and Interpol officer.

She first appeared in the game Street Fighter II, which launched in 1991, and has become one of the franchise’s signature fighters.

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Callina Liang has been cast as Chun-Li in the new live-action Street Fighter movie from Legendary, according to sources who spoke with Deadline. Liang, known for her role in Steven Soderbergh’s supernatural thriller Presence, will take on one of the most famous characters from the popular video game series by Capcom.

Legendary has not shared details about the movie’s story yet, and representatives for the studio declined to comment on Liang’s casting. Chun-Li, a strong martial artist and Interpol officer, first appeared in Street Fighter II back in 1991 and has become one of the franchise’s most iconic fighters.

Liang joins a growing cast that already includes Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck. The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai, who previously worked on Bad Trip.

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Legendary's Street Fighter reboot has found its Chun-Li. The fan-favorite video game character will be portrayed by Callina Liang.

Per Deadline, Liang has been cast as Chun-Li, a martial artist and Interpol officer who seeks revenge for the death of her father by the series' antagonist M. Bison. She first appeared in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, which was developed and published by Capcom in 1991 for arcades. As for Liang, she's a relative newcomer to the industry, with only four major acting credits to her name. She made her debut in the first season of the Itvx teen drama Tell Me Everything, which premiered in 2022. Liang then appeared as a young Rue Corintha in a 2023 episode of Foundation before landing the lead role in the 2024 heist thriller Bad Genius. Her most recent acting credit was in the Steven Soderbergh-directed supernatural thriller Presence, which was released in theaters earlier this year by Neon.

Yatta! Legendary‘s Street Fighter movie is rapidly kicking into high gear with the addition of Presence and Bad Genius actress Callina Liang. Liang boards the live-action adaptation of the world-famous Capcom fighting game as Chun-Li, the Chinese martial arts expert and Interpol officer, who’s seeking revenge for her father. Chun-Li, alongside Ryu and Ken, is arguably the most iconic character in Capcom’s Street Fighter franchise. She first appeared in Street Fighter II in 1991 and has been a playable character in almost every game.

Callina Liang joins Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, and Orville Peck as a primary cast member. Bad Trip’s Kitao Sakurai directs from a script by Dalan Musson.

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