50 Cent might be stepping into one of the most iconic fighting video game universes. The entertainment mogul recently stirred up excitement on the Gram after posting a screenshot from a Nexus Point News article claiming he is in discussions to play Balrog in the forthcoming Street Fighter live-action film.
Wow. 50 as Balrog? That part.
Okay, here’s why this is epic. Balrog, is known as a powerful and controversial boxer introduced in Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, has long been a fan favorite.
Check out the Balrog gameplay from Ultra Street Fighter IV to refresh the memories for any gamers out there …
According to the report, the Wanksta rapper turned Hollywood heavyweight could be stepping into the role for the reboot, which has been generating major industry talk. While Legendary Entertainment has yet to confirm his casting, 50 gave fans a wink of validation with a caption that read, “No Days off. Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport bomb emoji Boom smoke emoji.”
Though nothing is official yet, the cast lineup reportedly includes major names such as Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and wrestling icon Roman Reigns. The film is projected to drop in 2026, giving fans time to speculate who will bring their favorite characters to life in this new vision of the classic game franchise.