By Yoga blaze
Dhalsim ranks among the most recognized characters in Street Fighter’s lineup, but we wouldn’t exactly call him appealing.
His elongated limbs, skull ornament, and – in Street Fighter 6, at least – bushy white beard render him more enigmatic than tantalizing. (Depending on your preferences, naturally! No judgement here!)
In Legendary’s forthcoming live-action adaptation, however – he’s appealing. More enticing than a yoga inferno. More than… Well, you catch my drift.
This transformation is due to the casting of Commando star Vidyut Jammwal in the role, as per a Deadline report.
This will mark the actor’s debut in Hollywood, with sources suggesting he’s chosen the role to present himself to American audiences very thoughtfully. To be honest, it’s hard to get much cooler than Dhalsim.
This means the eclectic and fantastic cast for this movie currently appears as follows:
- Andrew Koji as Ryu
- Noah Centineo as Ken Masters
- David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
- Jason Momoa as Blanka
- Roman Reigns as Akuma
- Callina Liang as Chun-Li
- 50 Cent as Balrog
- Orville Peck as Vega
- Andrew Schulz as Dan
- Cody Rhodes as Guile
- Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
We still remain unaware of the film’s story, but we do know that Bad Trip’s Kitao Sakurai is set to direct.
We must be nearing completion of the cast at this stage, but it will be intriguing to see if series favorites like Zangief, E. Honda, Cammy, and others also make the roster.
What are your thoughts on this version of Dhalsim? Share your opinions in the comments section below.
[source deadline.com]
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has amassed over 15 years of experience scrutinizing the realm of PlayStation, from PS3 through to PS5 and all between. He’s a specialist on PS Studios and industry topics, as well as sports games and simulators. He also relishes RPGs when he has the leisure to invest in them, and is somewhat of a gacha enthusiast.