Street Fighter film drops behind-the-scenes video of game moves
The making-of clip shows Andrew Koji's Ryu and the stunt team performing Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, Shoryuken and Hadoken, according to animeanime.jp.
A behind-the-scenes making-of video for the live-action film Street Fighter was released, showing the cast and stunt team recreating the games' signature special moves, according to animeanime.jp. The video demonstrates Ryu's Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, Shoryuken and Hadoken, as well as Chun-Li's Spinning Bird Kick.
Andrew Koji, who plays Ryu, said the film is packed with elements drawn from the games. Noah Centineo, who plays Ken, said he spent six weeks training in karate, punching and breakfalls for the role.
Stunt coordinator John Varela said most of his team are martial artists trained in styles including Goju-ryu and Shotokan karate and judo. Callina Liang, who plays Chun-Li, trained her kicks for two hours a day, six days a week.
Cody Rhodes, who plays Guile, was shown practicing the Somersault Kick with wire action. 50 Cent, who plays Balrog, said returning to boxing for the role was tough, while Olivier Richters, who plays Zangief, recalled performing a Russian suplex on Ken as his best moment on set.
The Japanese release credits list Kitao Sakurai as director, with Towa Pictures and Toho as distributors. The film is currently a big hit in theaters.
Series background
The first Street Fighter game was released in 1987. Street Fighter 6 has sold 7.2 million copies worldwide, and the series as a whole has sold over 60 million copies, according to Capcom.
Quick answers
Who plays Ryu in the live-action Street Fighter film?
Andrew Koji plays Ryu, and he says the film is packed with elements from the games.
Who is directing the Street Fighter film?
The Japanese release credits list Kitao Sakurai as director, with Towa Pictures and Toho as distributors.
What moves are shown in the Street Fighter making-of video?
The clip shows Ryu's Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, Shoryuken and Hadoken, Chun-Li's Spinning Bird Kick and Guile's Somersault Kick.