Roman Reigns could make WWE's leap to the world of cinema Once again, and this time in a role that few would have imagined: Akumaone of the most iconic and dark characters in the universe Street Fighter. According to Deadline, Roman Reigns is in conversations to participate in the new Live-Action movie based on the popular video game saga. Although its incorporation still It is not confirmedthe Fightful media has revealed that production would be considering the fighter to embody the dreaded demonic fighter.
The choice has taken many by surprise, since Reigns is not the first figure that one would relate to Akuma by physical or style, although its imposing presence and intensity could give an unexpected turn to the character.
For now, everything remains in a preliminary stage, but the interest on the film industry and video games to incorporate Reigns into a high profile project as Street Fighter confirms that its range outside the ring continues to grow.
The franchise Street Fighter He has had several film adaptations since the 90s, both in real action and in animated format. The best known is the 1994 film titled simply Street Fighterstarring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile and the late Raul Julia as the villain M. Bison. Although it was a box office, the film received harsh criticism for its cartoon script and its exaggerated tone. With the passage of time, however, it has gained some status of worship among fans by the absurd and entertaining that results in retrospect.
In 2009 it was released Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Lian attempt to restart the franchise with a darker approach focused on the origin of one of the most popular female characters in the game. The film, starring Kristin Kreuk (known for his role in Smallville), It was a commercial and critical failure, considered by many as one of the worst video game adaptations never made.
More recently, in 2023, Capcom and Legendary Entertainment announced a new live-action movie of Street Fighter which is still in preproduction stage. The intention this time is to develop a more faithful tape to the spirit and aesthetics of the video game, with a more careful approach. It is in this context that the name of Roman Reigns arises as a possible signing to play Akuma, one of the most iconic and fearsome characters in the saga.
In addition to the Live-Action versions, Street Fighter He has also had animated films, being the most prominent Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994), a Japanese production that was very well received for its animation and fidelity to the original material. There are also other animated productions focused on characters such as Ryu and Akuma, especially inside the arch Street Fighter Alphathat expand the lore of the video game in a more dramatic and stylized tone.
