50 Cent Confirms Talks for Street Fighter Movie Role

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson appears to be confirmed for the role of Balrog in the upcoming live-action reboot of the Street Fighter movie, a casting development first reported by Nexus Point News and shared by Jackson himself on social media. Balrog is a disgraced boxer and enforcer for the villainous Shadaloo organization, a character inspired by real-life boxer Mike Tyson. The film's growing cast also includes Jason Momoa as Blanka, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Orville Peck as Vega. Directed by Kitao Sakurai with a script by Dalan Musson, the reboot promises a fresh take distinct from the 1990s adaptation. 50 Cent's involvement marks one of his more prominent acting roles recently, following performances in The Expendables 4 and Boneyard, and aligns with his broader entertainment ventures, including expanding his TV channel to the UK. The casting of 50 Cent as Balrog highlights the film's blend of established stars and new talent to revitalize the iconic video game franchise on the big screen.