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Dream casting Street Fighter so Legendary studios won’t have to

By Michael Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Capcom's "Street Fighter 5" is introduced during the Sony E3 press conference at the L.A. Memorial Sports Arena on June 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Sony press conference is held in conjunction with the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which focuses on gaming systems and interactive entertainment, featuring introductions to new products and technologies. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 15: Capcom's "Street Fighter 5" is introduced during the Sony E3 press conference at the L.A. Memorial Sports Arena on June 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Sony press conference is held in conjunction with the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which focuses on gaming systems and interactive entertainment, featuring introductions to new products and technologies. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Leo Howard attends the ‘Andron – The Black Labyrinth’ Photocall at La Casa Del Cinema on September 13, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Leo Howard attends the ‘Andron – The Black Labyrinth’ Photocall at La Casa Del Cinema on September 13, 2014 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images) /

Ken – Leo Howard

Ken is one of the most beloved among them is Ken Masters. As a skilled martial artist and Ryu’s best friend, Ken has a lot of potential to play a key role in a Street Fighter film. His backstory can add depth to his character and provide a solid foundation for his role in a Street Fighter film. Ken Masters was born into a wealthy family and was trained in martial arts by his father’s friend, the legendary martial artist Gouken. Ken’s father was a businessman who wanted him to follow in his footsteps, but Ken’s passion for fighting led him to become a world-renowned martial artist.

In the Street Fighter universe, Fans know Ken for his brash and impulsive personality, which often gets him into trouble. However, his loyalty to his friends and his sense of honor makes him a valuable ally in the fight against evil. His relationship with Ryu, his best friend, and rival, adds an interesting dynamic to his character, as they push each other to be the best they can be.

When it comes to fan casting, Leo Howard is a great choice for the role of Ken. He has real-life martial arts experience and has shown his acting chops in a variety of roles. In the series Why Women Kill, he plays a young man who got in too deep with a much older married woman. This role showed he’s more than a former Disney star. He’s capable of taking on more serious roles and this dude has potential star written all over him.

More importantly, Howard is an absolute beast as a martial artist who can bring the perfect mix of physicality and emotional range to Ken’s character in a Street Fighter film.

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