The live-action Street Fighter cast continues to add surprising names, with Deadline now reporting that the film has found its M. Bison.

Who is playing the Street Fighter movie’s main villain?

According to Deadline’s report, David Dastmalchian is set to star in the film as the villainous M. Bison. Dalmachian is known for numerous roles, including Oppenheimer, The Life of Chuck, Late Night with the Devil, and more.

The role of M. Bison seemed to be a secretive one, as reports suggested Legendary Entertainment was in talks with a number of actors for it. The character is often seen as the main villain in the Street Fighter universe and runs the criminal organization known as Shadaloo in the games. In the 1994 movie adaptation of the game, he was portrayed by Raúl Juliá.

The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie features a star-studded group, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog.

Production on the film is expected to begin in Australia this coming August. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. Legendary Entertainment is co-developing and co-producing the project alongside Capcom.

A release date for the Street Fighter movie has not yet been set.

(Source: Deadline)

Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype.