Roman Reigns Approaches Akuma Role in Street Fighter Like a WWE Main Event

The new Street Fighter film has been released, receiving mixed reviews from audiences and critics despite a solid opening that contributes to its $82 million budget. Roman Reigns, who plays Akuma, shared insights into his preparation for the role.

In an interview, Reigns noted that his character's significant impact occurs in the film's third act, prompting him to approach the role as if he were competing in a WWE main event. He emphasized the importance of matching the performance of his castmates and acknowledged the challenges of transitioning from wrestling to acting.

Reigns highlighted that his experience performing in front of live audiences aided his portrayal of Akuma. He also mentioned that while there are similarities between Akuma and his WWE character, he views character work as adjustable, allowing him to balance influences from both roles.