Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) — Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal shared exciting moments from Sydney, Australia, on Monday morning as he kicked off the shoot for his Hollywood debut film, “Street Fighter.” The actor posted photos on Instagram featuring himself alongside rapper 50 Cent and WWE superstar Cody Rhodes aboard what appears to be a yacht.
Captioning the pictures, Vidyut wrote, “In the company of warriors, I find my tribe. #streetfighter,” reflecting his enthusiasm for the project and camaraderie with his co-stars.
“Street Fighter” is an upcoming American martial arts film directed by Kitao Sakurai, with a screenplay by Dalan Musson. This movie marks the third live-action adaptation of the iconic fighting game franchise created by Capcom and serves as a reboot of the film series.
The ensemble cast includes Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Orville Peck, Callina Liang, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Andrew Schulz, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Hirooki Goto, and Vidyut Jammwal. Vidyut will portray the character Dhalsim in the film.
While plot details remain under wraps, casting announcements have revealed key roles: David Dastmalchian as the villain M. Bison, Orville Peck as Vega, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki. These new additions join established stars like Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Jason Momoa, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Launched in 1987, the Street Fighter series is renowned for its intense one-on-one martial arts battles featuring a diverse roster of fighters. The storyline often revolves around a global tournament organized by M. Bison, leader of the nefarious Shadaloo organization. Since its debut, the game franchise has sold over 55 million units worldwide, according to deadline.com.
