Legendary and Capcom's live-action Street Fighter movie is in need of a new director after Danny and Michael Philippou, known for their work on A24's "Talk to Me," have exited the project. Scheduling conflicts due to their commitment to a new horror movie, "Bring Her Back," are reportedly the cause of their departure. The Philippou brothers initially joined the project last year, aiming to capitalize on the recent success of video game adaptations. Legendary and Capcom are now searching for a new director to continue the adaptation, which remains largely under wraps in terms of plot and other creatives involved.
Who was originally directing the new live-action Street Fighter movie?nDanny and Michael Philippou were originally directing the live-action Street Fighter movie before exiting due to scheduling conflicts.
Street Fighter, a classic fighting game franchise developed by Capcom, first launched in 1987. The series has been highly influential in the gaming industry, popularizing many mechanics still used in fighting games today. Its characters such as Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li have become iconic figures. The franchise's previous live-action attempts include the well-known 1994 film featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme and the less successful 2009 "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li."
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It's a bummer that the Philippou brothers have to step away, but finding the right director is crucial for the Street Fighter legacy. Hopefully, whoever steps in can bring the same creative energy and respect for the source material.
Bummer to hear the Philippou brothers had to step down from the Street Fighter project due to other commitments Let's hope Legendary and Capcom find a director who can bring the same level of passion and creativity to this iconic franchise.
It’s a bummer that the Philippou brothers had to step away from the live-action Street Fighter project, especially after their success with Talk to Me. Hopefully, Legendary and Capcom can find a director who can bring fresh energy to this iconic series.