Callina Liang addresses fan reaction and Capcom character changes for Street Fighter

Actress Callina Liang addressed fan skepticism regarding her physical preparation for playing Chun-Li in the film adaptation of Street Fighter, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Liang stated that online comments motivated her to train for the role, agreeing that her physical condition at the start of production was not where she ideally wanted it to be. [1]

The Hollywood Reporter also reported that the film creative team reached a compromise with video game developer Capcom after abandoning a script element where Chun-Li nearly lost a finger. The Wrap separately reported that the feature film adaptation is currently in theaters. The movie is set in 1993 and follows a villain, played by David Dastmalchian, who organizes a fighting tournament for evil motives. [1][2]

The Wrap and The Hollywood Reporter both report that Liang stars alongside an ensemble cast including Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji. The Wrap added that the cast includes professional wrestler Cody Rhodes, singer Orville Peck, rapper Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, and Jason Momoa in a CGI role. The adaptation was directed by Kitao Sakurai. [1][2]

Liang is a Canadian-Chinese actress known for her television role in the drama series Tell Me Everything, as well as feature film roles in Presence and Bad Genius. [5]