The original directors of fighters explain why they moved away from it and how they were preparing

Before their next horror movie Take it back it affects the screens, Talk to me directors Danny AND Michael Philippou They are opening up on the project they have signed for and then they moved away from … Street fighter.

After exploding in 2022 with their horror success of Breakout Talk to meThe Australian cinema duo has risen aboard a live-action adaptation of Street fighterOne of the most iconic combat franchises in the history of video games.

But now, they revealed why they moved away and what kind of vision they were developing before the times falling. Michael Philippou said:

“We were having a lot of fun developing him. I was traveling to Thailand, looking for the real sagat, going to the fields of Muay Thai, training with people while writing. We had ideas. We had a solid profile.

“We were developing the combat sequences. We cannot say too much on what they were. It was only a programming thing. The times have not aligned themselves, but we love legendary and are still going on, so we are excited to look at it.”

It is clear that the Philipos were not just thinking about directing Street fighterThey were immersing, training, seeking and creating something that seemed to be rooted and culturally connected. The type of gritty and engaging energy that would make a visceral only Street fighter Movies.

But with their follow-up of horror Take it back Now in production, the times have simply worked. Legendary is still moving completely with Street fighterAnd according to reports, some big names are turning the cast.

According to recent relationships, Jason MomoaWWE’s Reigns Romano, Noah CentineoAND Bullet train‘S Andrew Koji They are in negotiations to join the film. Nothing official has still dropped, but it is said that Reigns is playing Akuma, Koji would be an acute choice for Ryu, Centrineo looks like a natural and Momoa Ken who could play Blanka.

With the Philipos outside, the reins of the direction have passed to Kitao Sakuraiknown for its chaotic comedies on The Eric Andre Show and his work on the adjacent video game Twisted metal Series for Pavone.

This will be Hollywood’s third swing at Capcom Classic. The 1994 film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme AND Raul Julia It was seriously saved but has gained cult status over the years. The 2009 movie Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-LiOn the other hand, I don’t know anyone who likes.

If the Philippou brothers had remained, it seems that we could have obtained a more rooted and combat approach rooted in the authenticity and culture of martial arts. Instead, the film is directed in a new direction and we will have to wait and see how it appears.