Roman Reigns To Play Role of 'Akuma' in Live-Action 'Street Fighter' Movie

A new movie project is on the books for Reigns.

There's a story from The Hollywood Reporter that provides an update on the casting for the live-action Street Fighter film.

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The centerpiece of the article had to do with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson joining the cast, but it was also noted in the piece that WWE's Roman Reigns is listed to play 'Akuma' in the film.

The mass media company Legendary Entertainment is putting the film together, and the plot details are being kept under wraps.

Reigns has not been on WWE television since he was taken out by the newly formed faction of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman on the Raw after WrestleMania 41.

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