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Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo Joins Street Fighter Movie Cast
Published Monday, March 24, 2008 7:52 AM
By Chris Richburg

Black Eyed Peas member Taboo will add more star power to the second movie adaptation of the popular Street Fighter video game as the newest member of the film’s cast.

Although an official announcement has not been made concerning the role Taboo will play, it has been rumored that the 32-year-old rapper will portray Vega in the film, titled Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li.

 

In addition to Taboo, the feature will star Smallville actress Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein and Neal McDonough.

 

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li is the latest version of the Street Fighter game to hit the big screen.

 

The first Street Fighter movie, which was released in 1994, starred martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme.

 

Filming for the new movie is scheduled to begin sometime in March in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Vancouver, according to reports.

 

The Street Fighter role will not be Taboo’s first acting job. The rapper has appeared in the films Be Cool, Dirty, and Cosmic Radio.

 

Taboo isn’t the only Black Eyed Peas member to snag a major role in an upcoming action film.

 

In February, the group’s frontman will.i.am signed on to play the mutant John Wraith in the highly anticipated X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

 

The film, which is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2009, marks the rapper/producer’s first film role.

 

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li is slated to hit theaters in March 2009.


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Eight Mile Road Music News » Black Eyed Peas??? Taboo Joins Street Fighter Movie Cast said:

March 24, 2008 8:04 AM
 

imbored25 said:

the movie will be str8 ass like the first movie
March 24, 2008 8:23 AM
 

WhoRyde said:

Shit he should he looks like the dude on the game.

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March 24, 2008 8:38 AM
 

Crooklyn=Dodger said:

thats a good look for him, he aint got much else going on musically
March 24, 2008 9:03 AM
 

EReal said:

Its not like he has shit else to do. When are they gonna make a "Killer Instinct" movie, that was my ish back in the day!
Ullllttrrrraaaa Ulllttrrraaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
March 24, 2008 9:06 AM
 

Infamous Markiss said:

I'm waiting for a Ninja Scroll adaptation.  

Chun Li was the chick I was always checking for in the game, seeing as she was the only one and all.  This might be a good look regardless.  The animated version of the movie was so much hotter than the film.
March 24, 2008 9:18 AM
 

Boss Up said:

who's playin Blanca?
March 24, 2008 9:19 AM
 

DukesofHazard said:

Please tell me this fool is gonna play Vega.
March 24, 2008 9:35 AM
 

baltimoreson3000 said:

if u've ever seen a BEP show, this guy break dances his ass off...and some of his shit kinda looks like it should be in this movie..so its a good fit..lol
March 24, 2008 9:51 AM
 

Backspin202 said:

He will have no problem pulling it off.I bet you he scares little kids.

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March 24, 2008 10:12 AM
 

Smashit said:

With a face like that he definitely could be an animated character!
March 24, 2008 10:36 AM
 

KST2G said:

Why oh why are they making another Street Fighter movie?? Do they not remember how bad the first one was??
March 24, 2008 10:50 AM
 

poe said:

this better be better than the first one because the first one was whack!


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March 24, 2008 11:33 AM
 

BumpHipHop: The Hip Hop News Source » Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo Lands Movie Role said:

March 24, 2008 12:41 PM
 

IManage said:

I hope they cast this one better than the first one.  Jean Claude Van Dam as Guile???????  Didn't make any damn sense.

Russell Simmons should play Dalsim.  LOL!!!!!!!
March 24, 2008 12:48 PM
 

Akaneon1 said:

Hopefully it won't suck like the first movie tho. Legend of Chun Li... it already sounds wack
March 24, 2008 2:38 PM
 

Tommy K. said:

Yea he must be playing Vega. I hope it's not garbage like the first movie.
March 24, 2008 5:58 PM
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