Street Fighter (1. IMDb. Edit. Col. William Guile leads an army of soldiers into the country of Shadaloo to find traces to lead him to General M. Bison, who has captured many people including three missing soldiers. Among them is Carlos "Charlie" Blanka, in which Bison decides to turn into a hideous mutant. On the other hand, Chun Li is a reporter who seeks revenge against Bison for the death of her father years ago. Then two small time hustlers Ryu and Ken, are arrested along with Sagat, a powerful arms dealer and Vega for dealing of illegal weapons. Guile recruits them in order to find Bison's base. Street Fighter II concept art depicting Chun-Li's Hyakuretsukyaku. In almost every game, Chun-Li's signature move is the Hyakuretsukyaku, which was her ability to. Now Guile, T. Hawk, Cammy, Ryu, Ken, Chun Li, Balrog and E. Honda have three days before Bison murders the hostages and takes over the world. Written by. Emphinix. Plot Summary|Add Synopsis. Taglines. This christmas, shop early. The streets won't be safe. What If Street Fighter Was Cast Today? Hollywood has yet to crack that proverbial egg known as video games. With the upcoming release of Assassin’s Creed on December 2. Outside of the Resident Evil franchise, most Hollywood adaptations of our favorite video games have been box office misfires. More recently there’s been Warcraft, Need for Speed, Hitman: Agent 4. There are countless more B- movie titles that are just cringeworthy. One of the most popular and beloved video game franchises ever is Street Fighter, which also happens to be one of the earliest movie adaptations. The 1. 99. 4 feature film, starring action icon Jean- Claude Van Damme, helped set the table for bad video game movies. From the weak plot, to the bad acting, the film’s become a cult title for all the wrong reasons. The legendary fighting franchise returns with STREET FIGHTER® V! Stunning visuals depict the next generation of World Warriors in unprecedented detail, while. The cast of Street Fighter II originally featured a single female character. Her name is Chun-Li, she hails from China, and she entered the tournament to seek out and. LATEST HEADLINES. Judi Dench in Talks to Join Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Artemis Fowl’ Movie Adaptation (Exclusive) 40 minutes ago; Netflix Issues Cease-and-Desist. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. With Kristin Kreuk, Neal McDonough, Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein. When a teenager, Chun-Li witnesses the kidnapping of her. Hollywood’s second attempt is arguably worse with 2. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun- Li, though the web series Street Fighter: Resurrection has gained a bit of traction with the fanbase. Casting is crucial in fleshing out and bringing life to a fighting game character. Putting on our producing hats, we take the reins on which talents would be ideal fits as the iconic combatants. With that, we gladly answer the question, What If Street Fighter Was Cast Today? E. HONDA – ULAMBAYARYN BYAMBAJAVFinding an actor to fill out the mawashi for a massive fighter such as Edmond Honda (E. Honda) is a difficult thing to do. Sure, there might be stuntmen out there that might have the height and muscles, but not necessarily the mass or look required to pull off the part. Stepping out of the acting world, we looked inside the sumo ring for the perfect candidate. Who better to play the role of a sumo champion than a real life professional sumo wrestler? At 6’1 and 3. 50 pounds, Ulambayaryn Byambajav is our E. Honda. While not having much major acting experience, Byambajav isn’t new to movies or television. He’s appeared as — you guessed it — a sumo wrestler in Ocean’s Thirteen and TV shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? Honestly, the role isn’t going to require heavy dialogue, so Byambajav’s Sumo background and presence is enough to bring the proper amount of intimidation to the role. With the help of a little CGI, he’ll be able to deliver Honda’s signature move: the Hundred Hand Slap! DEE JAY – TYRESE GIBSONEver since he made his first appearance in 1. Super Street Fighter, the kickboxing musician Dee Jay has been known for his loud- mouth and flashy ways. Actor- musician Tyrese Gibson was almost born to play the role, considering his background and skills. Gibson can go from playing a tough, street- smart character — as we’ve seen in Four Brothers — to being funny and obnoxious, depending on the part. That versatility works well with Dee Jay, who loves to incorporate his upbeat Caribbean- cool swagger with his fighting style. There won’t be any big singing pieces, but Tyrese can also spit out some rhymes here and there to showcase Dee Jay’s love of music and dance. Having played the fast- talking Roman Pearce in the Fast and Furious franchise, that character is a good indicator of the type of humor and attitude Gibson can offer as Dee Jay. Based on Tae Bo star Billy Blanks, the video game version of Dee Jay is from Jamaica. If Tyrese can do a Jamaican accent, great, but it’s not a make or break for creating a fun, live- action take on Dee Jay. T. HAWK – MARTIN SENSMEIERLooking at the large size and great hair that Thunder Hawk (T. Hawk) sports, one can’t help but think of Jason Mamoa. The soon- to- be Aquaman has been a popular go- to pick when warrior tribal roles pop- up, considering he put himself on the map as Khal Drogo. As much as we like Jason, it’s a bit too easy, so we elected to go with an actor that could soon be the next Jason Mamoa. That person is Martin Sensmeier. Having most recently starred as the Native American Red Harvest in The Magnificent Seven, Martin delivered a solid performance as the no- nonsense bad- ass warrior. A variant of that role would create the flesh and bones version of T. Hawk. Instead of trying to create T. Hawk’s game stats of being 7’7 and over 3. Sensmeier that can be tough and fearless on screen. A Tlingit native, the 3. For a large ensemble like Street Fighter, having supporting character actors like Martin is crucial in creating a good movie. VEGA – PEDRO PASCALA Street Fighter II creation, Vega is the Spanish ninja known for his fighting skills, arrogance, sexuality, and love for the finer things in life. That description could also be applied to Prince Oberyn Martell, aka the Red Viper of Dorne, found in Game of Thrones. Pedro Pascal, the actor who brought Oberyn to life, is also the right talent to be the new incarnation of Vega. Pascal’s portrayal of the charismatic and hot- tempered Oberyn made him an instant hit with Go. T fans, and that acting ability is precisely what this character needs. Serving as a personal bodyguard to M. Bison, Vega is seen in a mask more often than not to shield his beautiful face. The 1. 99. 4 version in the live- action Street Fighter, played by Jay Tavare, was faithful to the character. Even though the actor looked the part, the role didn’t require much in the acting department. Pascal brings a ton to the table talent- wise, so he can add layers to the narcissistic villain that fans haven’t yet witnessed. Having won rave reviews for his role as a DEA agent in the Netflix series Narcos, Pascal’s Vega would be more than a pretty face. BALROG – OMAR SYIs Balrog a Mike Tyson knock- off? Sure, but that’s hasn’t stopped him from becoming a fan favorite within the gaming community. Appearing as an unplayable boss in Street Fighter II, the deadly boxer with the personality of King Hippo has taken on a comedic sidekick role in the video game series. It would be easy to bring in a real boxer for the role, or an even more outrageous and fun pick would be WWE Superstar Big E. But if the live- action version of Balrog is going to be more than a goofball villain, we need a versatile actor to give him some edge. Having already played the superheroic mutant Bishop in X- Men: Days of Future Past, actor Omar Sy would be an interesting pick to take on the role of Balrog. He’d have to pack on some muscle, but Omar’s got the size (he’s 6’3) and presence to be an intimidating version of the dangerous fighter. Balrog is a key part of M. Bison’s Shadaloo organization, and Sy could really build the character, taking Balrog’s intense and sadistic boxing style from the games and making it look really slick on screen. ZANGIEF – KEVIN DURANDHafþór Júlíus Björnsson, better known as Ser Gregor Clegane aka “The Mountain” on Game on Thrones, is the closest living human you’ll find that resembles the Russian giant, Zangief. But we need someone that not only looks the part but can deliver an entertaining performance for the big man. Standing at 6’6, Kevin Durand has made a career at playing tough guys and giants. From The Blob in X- Men Origins: Wolverine to the vastly underrated character of Vasiliy Fet in The Strain, Durand gives these hulking roles personality. Zangief, with that unforgettable beard and mohawk, was portrayed by Andrew Bryniarski in the 1. Leatherface or Chip Shreck. That version of Zangief was pretty silly and dumb, making the character look like Baby Huey. With his size, Durand can easily handle the intimidation and physicality required for the role, but it’s what he’s capable as an actor that would make Zangief more than a lackey. One thing’s for sure, Durand’s Zangief wouldn’t be giving out a side- ways thumbs up for cheap laughs like in the first film. SAGAT – IKO UWAISNext to M. Bison, Sagat is one of the most feared (and most popular) competitors in the game. He’s the Destro to Bison’s Cobra Commander, minus the comedy. Billed as the “Emperor of Muay Thai”, the eyepatch wearing fighter has video game stats comparable to The Hulk, standing at 7’4” tall. Our depiction of Sagat is more realistic but just as threatening, with action star Iko Uwakis stepping into the role. The star of The Raid and The Raid 2, who revitalized martial art movies in those features, has the fighting skills to make Sagat a deadly foe. Wes Studi played Sagat in the original film, but he was more of a gangster than a fighter. Having mostly played the hero in films, this role would be a great chance for Iko to flex his acting chops by playing a cool bad guy. With the help of makeup and some camera tricks, Iko’s appearance can be weathered and made to be look larger than life. A master of the martial art Silat, we’re fairly sure Iko can do Muay Thai justice in fight scenes. That dream onscreen showdown between Sagat and his greatest foe, Ryu, would only be heightened by Iko’s skills. DHALSIM – IRRFAN KHANThe spiritual center of the Street Fighter world is the Indian yogi, Dhalsim. The stoic and humble man breaks his pacifist ways in order to help his village and to bring down the evil Shadaloo. With elastic limbs and the ability to spit fire, Dhalsim has a fighting style made for cinema. Veteran character actor Roshan Seth (Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom) played the character in the 1. That version of Dhalsim was a mad scientist/doctor who created Blanka. The Street Fighter franchise is filled with hulking and savage fighters, so Dhalsim is a necessary breath of fresh air that serves to balance out all of that testosterone. In staying more faithful to the video game version, our pick for the role is acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan, as he posseses an elegant demeanor but looks like he could handle himself in a fight. Irrfan’s Dhalsim would be utilized very much like how Obi Wan Kenobi was the wise wizard of the original Star Wars trilogy. From Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi, to The Amazing Spider- Man and Jurassic World, Khan has the skills and experience to create a character that is an emotional and a seasoned fighter. Balrog | Street Fighter Wiki. For the claw- wielding assassin named Balrog in Japan, see Vega. Balrog Balrog, as he appears in Street Fighter V. Likes. Rival(s)Chun- Li, Dudley, Birdie (SFA3), Vega, F. A. N. G, Necalli, Urien, Juri, Zangief, Ibuki, R. Mika, Ed (friendly), Gen (SFA3), Fei- Long (SFA3), Yoshimitsu, Raven (SFx. TK)Moveset. Turn Punch, Dash Straight, Dash Upper, Dash Low Straight, Dash Swing Blow, Dash Low Smash, Buffalo Headbutt, Horn BreakerΩ, Reflect Glove (SFTM), Wild Smash (Sv. C: Chaos), Dash Low Upper (Cv. S series), Gigaton Blow, Crazy Buffalo, Dash Ground One- Two (SFTM), Violent Buffalo, Dirty Bull, KKB, Crazy Rush. English voice actor(s)Paul Dobson (Street Fighter animated series)Joe Romersa (Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, Street Fighter II V (Animaze dub))Bob Carter (Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter X Tekken, Street Fighter V)"I'll make you regret that you were ever born. You two- bit chump!"—Balrog to Chun- Li"Just try an' stop me! Don't Stop Me!,Just try an' stop me!?)"—Balrog (Street Fighter IV series). There's no escape! Don't escape!,There's no escape!?)"—Balrog (Street Fighter V). Balrog, known as M. Bison (マイク・バイソン,Maiku Baison?) in Japan, is a video game character from the Street Fighter series, first appearing as a non- playable boss in Street Fighter II before becoming playable in its update, Street Fighter II: Champion Edition. He is a greedy Americanboxer and personal bodyguard to M. Bison. Biography. Edit. Balrog is based on the real- life retired boxer Mike Tyson. Appearance. Edit. Balrog is a tall, heavily built and very muscular African American boxer. He wears blue boxing trunks with white trim and a torn white shirt under a blue tank top. He wears red boxing gloves and boxing shoes. His hairstyle consists of short hair in what appears to be wide cornrows; this hairstyle is similar to Mike Tyson's haircuts from the time Street Fighter II was released (February 6, 1. Official artworks at the time also depicted him sans a canine tooth in the upper right side of his mouth. In Street Fighter V, Balrog wears a blue openly hooded robe with yellow outlines and ripped sleeves, at the back it has the design of "Crazy Buffalo" in a black round sign, a large golden crown with clouds and several red stars, the outline on his boxing gloves are black with gold star designs, his boxer shorts are black and he wears matching boxing boots with white outlines. His first alternate costume is a business attire similar in design to the one he wore in Street Fighter II V, the sleeves are rolled up into cuffs, his boxing gloves are gold and he wears sunglasses. His second costume has a little resemblance to his primary outfit but in a United States flag motif. He wears a white and red stripped long sleeve hoodie, blue trousers with white star designs, white sneakers and fingerless gloves. Name change. Edit. When Street Fighter II was localized in the United States, Capcom was afraid of a lawsuit from Mike Tyson over a character with his likeness as well as a similar sounding name (his Japanese name being "Mike Bison"). Additionally, when the designers presented the game to Capcom USA's marketing department, they believed that the name "Vega" did not fit the character it was given to. They decided to rotate the names of three of the three boss characters in the following manner. The boxer is known as M. Bison in Japan and Balrog in the U. S. The Spanish assassin/bullfighter is known as Balrog in Japan and Vega in the U. S. The evil dictator and head of Shadaloo is known as Vega in Japan and M. Bison in the U. S. In certain illustrations, including ones for the Street Fighter II series, his Japanese name, "Bison", can be seen on the waistband of his trunks, although it is usually removed when these illustrations are published outside Japan. In later games, the word "Champion" appears in its place. Many of his moves retain their bison/buffalo theme. Personality. Edit. Balrog is generally self- centered, hot- tempered, arrogant and sadistic. He is a belligerent pugilist who possesses an insatiable urge for money and a vicious, bullying mean streak, often refusing to take responsibility for his actions. Despite being a once great prize boxer, Balrog has intentionally cheated in his fights whenever he felt like it, and has even killed one of his opponents (though by accident). Balrog is also shown to be somewhat unintelligent; when M. Bison was believed to be dead after the events of Street Fighter Alpha 3, the role of leader of the organization fell to him, and it collapsed immediately (obviously due to his poor intelligence and complete lack of management skills), which forced him to work security at casinos and other places just to get by. His motivations for joining Shadaloo and M. Bison throughout the Street Fighter series have always been to attain massive wealth, fame and glory so he can be on easy street for life. As such, though Balrog would cheat, steal or even kill to this end, he is not evil so much as he is greedy, and takes little substantial interest in Shadaloo affairs otherwise; he also relates to characters with similar motivations (e. C. Viper). The only depiction of empathy and humanity in him is his relationship with Ed, showing that deep down, he is capable of proper relationships, empathy and even fellowship. Even after their fight, he is shown to care genuinely. Relationships. Edit. Due to his loud mouth and cheating ways, Balrog has made many enemies. Balrog greatly despises Vega, a fellow assassin working for Bison, whom he occasionally is partnered up with. Balrog's contempt for Vega is mostly due to his "pretty boy" persona, with Vega's feelings towards Balrog being mutual. He tends to annoy, tease and make fun of him whenever he gets the chance. Balrog's personal affiliation with his employer M. Bison is incredibly distant. He cares very little for what Bison's schemes involve and begrudgingly follows his orders as long as he is paid. Balrog despises F. A. N. G for his constant showboating and mockery. F. A. N. G also hates Balrog for his simplistic attitude and considers him a fool. Ed is one of the few, if not the only known colleague that Balrog seems to treat with vague amounts of respect. Balrog seems to be presented in a mentor- like fashion around Ed, as he is frequently seen besides the boxer. When Ed leaves Balrog in Ed's story mode, Balrog sounds almost tearful when shouting "get lost", showing that he genuinely cared for him. Urien paid Balrog in exchange for Operation C. H. A. I. N. S. The boxer would then work for him after the fall of Shadaloo but would plan to one day betray him. Balrog is currently unaware of the part Urien played in manipulating him and Shadaloo and causing Bison's death. Despite Balrog having been shown to have an extreme affinity towards women, Chun- Li is a notable exception. Her constant investigation into Shadaloo activity has earned her Balrog's scorn and he is eager to put her out of business whenever given the chance. Dudley is Balrog's boxing rival and his polar opposite. Balrog is loud, corrupt and a cheater, while Dudley is refined, well- mannered and a fair fighter. Due to their many differences, they have nothing but contempt towards each other. Originally allies as members of Shadaloo, they became enemies when Balrog was sent to kill Birdie. While their exact relationship is unknown, Balrog likely holds a grudge against Alex for defeating him in the Vale Tudo Eternal Fighting finals. Background. Edit. Rising from a childhood of poverty,[6] Balrog was once a great boxing champion and prize fighter. He was banned from boxing for permanently injuring his opponents and accidentally killing one (as well as his illegal maneuvers, particularly his headbutt), so he joined the Shadaloo criminal organization, and worked his way up from the bottom, eventually becoming M. Bison's chief enforcer. Balrog is the former heavyweight boxing champion. This Shadaloo executive worked his way up from the lower ranks. Armed with the world's strongest punches, his ambition continues."—Balrog's profile in Street Fighter Alpha 3. While running errands for Bison, he killed Dhalsim's elephant with a single Gigaton Punch. In one mission, Balrog was sent to terminate Birdie. Although he did not know why, Balrog went anyway. Birdie told him about the Psycho Drive, and Balrog agreed to help him find it, thinking he could make money from it. When the Psycho Drive exploded, Balrog realized that he had not been paid recently. When Bison committed suicide after being defeated by the other World Warriors, ownership of Shadaloo was transferred to the former prize fighter. Unfortunately, he ended up running the entire organization into the ground in no time. After the fall of Shadaloo, Balrog was back on the streets, working menial jobs (such as casino security, as seen in his Street Fighter IV intro cutscene). When Bison makes his return with the construction of his new body, Balrog is immediately brought back into the organization, hired by Bison to pick up Seth after he was defeated by Ryu before dropping him off his headquarters and guard Bison's replacement bodies, which Balrog refers to as "dolls". Balrog is not satisfied with this, however, and forms a new get- rich- quick scheme. He manages to make his way into the S. I. N. building (along with fellow agent Vega). While looking for treasure in his ending (possibly anything he could sell), he stumbles across a young bandaged boy begging for help. Initially disinterested, Balrog notices a mark in the shape of the Shadaloo symbol glowing on his hand. Realizing the boy could hold some valuable secrets, Balrog pulls him out of the ruins, believing he's finally lucked out. However, when Balrog asks what the boy can do, he reveal that he is powerless on his own; though Balrog assumes he's useless, he carries the boy off anyway. Balrog is convinced that the child will be of use to him later, and owes his as much in return for rescuing him.[7]On October 2.
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