Andrew Koji's Personal Ryu Journey

Andrew Koji, born in 1987, the same year Capcom launched the original Street Fighter, brings Ryu to life in the new film adaptation. Koji, who has a background in taekwondo and kung fu, underwent extensive training in new martial arts styles for the role, working closely with Callan Liang, who portrays Chun-Li. This dedication stems from a personal connection to the iconic Asian video game character, which he felt was important to honor.

Koji's acting journey began as a stunt double, with credits including "Fast & Furious 6." He later gained prominence for his three-season role in Cinemax's "Warrior." He also appeared as Storm Shadow in the "G.I. Joe" spinoff "Snake Eyes" and in "Bullet Train" alongside Brad Pitt. His portrayal of Ryu marks a significant moment, as he aims to do justice to the beloved character's legacy.

The film also features Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Cody Rhodes as Guile, 50 Cent as Balrog, Jason Momoa as Blanka, and David Dastmalchian as M. Bison. This iteration follows the 1994 "Street Fighter" movie, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme and Byron Mann. The new "Street Fighter" is set to premiere in theaters on October 16.