nearly thirty years after its first foray into Hollywood back in 1994. Although the flick was initially met with poor reviews, it has since become a cult classic thanks to its over-the-top action, wacky storyline, and unforgettable performances from the likes of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia, and Ming-Na Wen. A lot has happened in the world of since this movie graced the big screen.
A slew of new characters have been introduced to the series, and with them, new storylines. Most notably, took the lore back to its Third Strike days, acting as a sequel to the groundbreaking title that in the late 90’s. With this in mind, there’s a wealth of new directions that Legendary’s upcoming Street Fighter flick could take.
However, for the sake of simplicity, we’re going to assume that filmmakers will make use of the series’ most recognizable faces and its most basic storyline that casual fans will likely know and love. We’ve gathered just a few of our top picks to star as Street Fighter’s top talent, taking into consideration the actors’ overall appearances as well as their martial arts skills. This film will undoubtedly be an action-packed feature filled with hand-to-hand combat, so athleticism is a must, as is previous experience in stunt work and choreography.
Chun-Li: Ming-Na Wen or Ziyi Zhang It’s hard to think of a better fit for the ‘strongest woman in the world’ than the woman who first played her live-action adaptation: Although Wen has aged since the m.