50 Cent Joins New Street Fighter Adaptation — He Will Play Balrog

The Hollywood Reporter has announced a new addition to the cast of the upcoming adaptation of the cult classic game Street Fighter, produced by Legendary Entertainment and Capcom. Rapper Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, has been cast as the muscular boxing champion and bodyguard of the antagonist — Balrog.

In the game series, Balrog is known for his aggression, greed, and arrogance. He is a loyal assistant to M. Bison and is famous for his love of drinking, gambling, and women. According to media reports, 50 Cent has already begun intensive training to get in shape for the role. Moreover, he plans to perform all stunts himself.

The current cast of the film includes:

• Andrew Koji (“Bullet Train”) as Ryu
• Noah Centineo (“Black Adam”) as Ken
• Callina Liang (“Presence”) as Chun-Li
• Jason Momoa (“Minecraft”) as Blanka
• Roman Reigns (“Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw”) as Akuma
• Orville Peck (country singer) as Vega
• 50 Cent as Balrog

Additionally, according to Deadline, comedian Andrew Schulz has joined the cast as Dan Hibiki — an arrogant martial arts master who owns a dojo that is on the verge of closing.

The film is directed by Kitao Sakurai, known for the series “Metal Scrape.” Production is set to begin in August in Australia.