Smallville Star Chosen as Chun-Li
In a bit of revelation that can be termed ’shocking’, ComingSoon reports that Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) has been cast to play Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Dubbed Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li, the movie is set to begin shooting in March 2008 and is being directed by Andrzej Bartkowski.
What shocks me is that she is not even remotely Chinese! I wonder how they made their casting choice.
December 23rd, 2007 at 6:03 pm
I think she is part Chinese…
December 24th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Some of these casting directors only see what they want to see. Isn’t Chun Li Asian? I hate to be a kill joy but what happened to all of the female Asian talent out there?? I can see Michelle Yeoh playing this role or even Zhang Zhi, just to name a couple out of the many asian female actress. But c’mon, Kristin Kreuk??? Is this going to be another one of those watered-down action movies that do the original video game no justice like Mortal Kombat 2??
December 24th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Seriously, this movie better not suck. I’ll be mad if it does, write a letter or something.
December 25th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Kristin Kreuk is AMAZING!!!and is perfect for the role!!!
January 2nd, 2008 at 1:52 pm
She is half-chinese half-dutch, so.. she is beyond remotely chinese. She has martial art experience and has done martial arts on camera multiple times for her role on smallville. She will do a good job.