David Dastmalchian Cast as M. Bison in Capcom's Upcoming Street Fighter Movie Adaptation

Capcom's legendary fighting game franchise Street Fighter is making headlines once again as the highly anticipated movie adaptation rounds out its all-star cast.

In a major development for the project, Deadline has reported that David Dastmalchian has been cast to portray the infamous villain M.

Bison, further fueling excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

David Dastmalchian is renowned for his versatile performances in films such as the 2021 DC Comics hit The Suicide Squad, where he played Abner Krill, also known as Polka Dot Man, and in the supernatural horror movie Late Night with the Devil.

With a career spanning appearances in acclaimed projects by top directors—including Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune and Blade Runner 2049—Dastmalchian brings notable credibility to the role of Street Fighter’s ruthless antagonist. M.

Bison, also known as Vega in some regions, has been the central villainous figure in the Street Fighter series since his memorable debut as the fearsome final boss in 1991’s Street Fighter II: The World Warrior.

He is notorious for leading the sinister Shadaloo crime syndicate, using his overwhelming 'Psycho Power' to enforce his global ambitions.

As the infamous character has boasted in the games, 'My Psycho Power is without equal!'—a sentiment that defines Bison’s immense threat level and enduring appeal across decades of Street Fighter history. On-screen interpretations of M.

Bison in the past have ranged from Raúl Juliá’s celebrated performance in Steven de Souza’s 1994 Street Fighter adaptation to Neal McDonough’s portrayal in 2009’s Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.

Dastmalchian’s casting marks a new chapter for the character as Capcom and the filmmakers aim to deliver a more authentic, compelling take for longtime fans and newcomers alike. The upcoming Street Fighter movie, developed with Capcom’s close involvement, is quickly assembling a star-studded lineup.

Recent casting news includes rapper and actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Balrog—a nod to his boxing prowess.

Additional cast members announced over the past weeks feature Jason Momoa as Blanka, Noah Centineo as Ken, Orville Peck as Vega, Joe Anoa’i (also known as WWE's Roman Reigns) as Akuma, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Alan Ritchson as Guile, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, and Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki. With enduring popularity on multiple platforms like the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via the eShop and digital storefronts, the Street Fighter franchise remains one of Capcom’s most successful and recognizable IPs.

As one of the best-selling fighting game series worldwide, it has set industry milestones, including surpassing 50 million units sold as of 2022. As excitement builds, the involvement of a strong cast and renewed emphasis on the series’ rich lore signals that this Street Fighter adaptation may finally deliver the thrilling, faithful experience that gaming audiences have long anticipated.

Stay tuned for further updates as Capcom and the filmmakers reveal more insights leading up to the film’s release.

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