Rap icon teases Balrog casting as film prepares to relaunch classic video game franchise
50 Cent may be stepping back into the ring — but this time, it’s virtual. The rap mogul and entertainment powerhouse has all but confirmed that he will appear in the upcoming Street Fighter movie reboot, potentially playing the heavy-hitting boxer Balrog.
In a post to Instagram, 50 shared a screenshot of a Nexus Point News report claiming he’s been tapped for the role. His caption? “No Days off, Let’s work all roads lead to Shreveport,” a cryptic but confident message seemingly confirming his involvement in the film, which is reportedly set to shoot in Louisiana.
While the studio behind the reboot has yet to make an official cast announcement, the new Street Fighter adaptation is said to feature a star-studded lineup including Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and WWE’s Roman Reigns.
If confirmed, this would mark 50 Cent’s biggest on-screen role in years. He most recently appeared in The Expendables 4 and the crime thriller Boneyard, but is best known for earlier hits like Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Southpaw, and Escape Plan.
In addition to acting, 50 is expanding his entertainment empire with the UK launch of his 50 Cent Action channel on Roku, which features original programming and titles from Lionsgate’s massive catalog — including his own Power series universe.
As Street Fighter fans await more casting news, one thing’s certain: if 50 is indeed playing Balrog, expect fireworks — and fists.