Roman Reigns Cast As Akuma In Upcoming Live-Action Street Fighter Movie

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The Tribal Chief is headed to the big screen.

Following months of speculation, The Hollywood Reporter has officially confirmed that WWE megastar Roman Reigns (Joe Anoaโ€™i) will portray Akuma in Legendary Picturesโ€™ upcoming live-action Street Fighter film. Reigns had long been rumored for the role, and now itโ€™s official: the Undisputed WWE Champion is going full demon mode.

Production for the film is set to begin this August in Australia, though plot details remain tightly under wraps. Hereโ€™s the full confirmed cast:

– Joe Anoaโ€™i (Roman Reigns) as Akuma

– Callina Liang as Chun-Li

– Curtis โ€œ50 Centโ€ Jackson as Balrog

– Andrew Koji as Ryu

– Noah Centineo as Ken

– Jason Momoa as Blanka

– Orville Peck as Vega

The project marks a major crossover moment for Reigns, whose mainstream profile continues to grow beyond the wrestling world. His portrayal of the fearsome Akuma โ€” one of the franchiseโ€™s most iconic villains โ€” promises to bring a unique blend of intensity and presence that has made him WWEโ€™s top attraction for years.

Reigns is currently on a hiatus from WWE programming but is expected to return in time for SummerSlam 2025, setting up what could be a blockbuster second half of the year both in the ring and on the silver screen.

Stay tuned for more updates on the film as production ramps up.