Kristin Kreuk to play Chun-Li in upcoming Street Fighter movie

Posted Dec 21, 2007 at 9:10PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Capcom

Continuing the tradition of game-to-movie adaptations being some of the most head-scratching conundrums of all time is the announcement of a new actress being selected to play as Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie from Hyde Park and Capcom.

Who's the unlikely pick, you ask? None other than actress Kristin Kreuk who plays Lana Lang in Smallville. Yeah, that one.

While we can certainly think of actresses who seem more suited to the role - say Zhang Zhiyi for instance (Ed. note: or Charlene Choi) - upon closer inspection, it seems that Kristin Kreuk isn't that bad a choice.

Her profile lists her as Half Chinese, she's been nominated for the "Best Actress" position in the Teen Choice Awards, and she plays her role in Smallville pretty convincingly. It wouldn't be that far of a stretch to see her play as one of the most iconic characters in the Street Fighter series. Let's just hope they don't take too much liberty with the other elements of the game.

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# Uhh... — Guest 2007-12-21 17:35

...okay.

I don't think there's a single word in the dictionary that could describe what the movie is starting to impress on me. O.o

# To play Chun-Li convincely... — Karuto 2007-12-21 17:36

She needs to really build up those sexy legs. Why do you think Chun-Li is always voted one of the sexiest women in gaming? It sure isn't because of that hair!

# WEll well, cool girl I shall say! — PSPMAN90 2007-12-21 17:50

That new actress Kristin Kreuk who plays Lana Lang in Smallville. Well really hot and sexy but you think she have those legs, yeah those one ! The Big sexy high kicking legs that Chun-Li have!?

Well we'll see about that! I mean she would need extra kicking practice to built up those BIG Sexy high kicking legs! Whooo! Viva Street Figther!

Cheers

PSPMAN90

# legs — MrHellFire 2007-12-21 17:53

Kristen doesn't really fit the part...she's a small, nice, humble girl. And she definitely doesn't have the legs for the part...Eh, whatever.

# erm — ShadeyProphet 2007-12-21 19:35

There is gonna be another live action street fighter movie? This is the first I had heard of it, As long as they dont get that same hippy beach bum actor to play ken and jean claud van damnit to play guile. I think things will be just fine.

Wow, I was just flooded with memories of raul julia. A fine actor and human being. He played bison in the first live action movie I believe. I think street fighter was the last movie he made before he passed away :(

# how about — FreePlay 2007-12-21 20:43

'boobies'?

# . — KirbySS 2007-12-21 22:00

Bah, she doesn't have Chun-Li's thunder-thighs!

# Yeah — hush404 2007-12-22 03:59

Street Fighter was Julia's last movie. Sad, he'll forever be known as THE M.Bison to me. He did an amazing job with the part.

# ummm — Ninjiz 2007-12-22 06:21

Why not just cast a CHINESE woman to play Chunli since you know.. she is CHINESE..... this movie will suck.

# .. — Ninjiz 2007-12-22 06:23

and i mean full chinese. Convincly looking chinese. Not on a distant relative lol

# true dat — Billie 2007-12-22 08:07

Yeah I agree, not to mention that Chun-Li does have a huge rack, something that Kristin doesn't really have....

# O_o — Guest 2007-12-22 10:17

I think I'll opt for a CGI movie or something.

# Well... — Karuto 2007-12-22 11:37

Depends on who draws her. The one on the Wikipedia entry of Chun-Li (Shinkiro's art) looks similar to Kristin. However, you look at Udon's version of Chun-Li, and yes, Chun-Li does have a giant rack. lol

# :( — Guest 2007-12-22 17:38

Watch out - I'm about to throw fireballs in frustration.

# haha — Nevers 2007-12-24 05:18

... and her career just bombed.

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