‘Street Fighter’ Director Kitao Sakurai On His Wild, Gonzo Cast, Kinky Villain & Embracing The Absurd [Interview]

There are myriad ways to make a “Street Fighter” movie, but, to be fair, most would probably be absolutely terrible (see the much-maligned films that came before). Some might be tempted to ground the characters in the real world and go gritty. Others would excise the more outlandish bits in an effort to convince audiences that a green-skinned man who discharges electricity could plausibly exist. Or you could cast Jason Momoa in the role, surround him with rappers, comedians, and professional wrestlers, and let the whole thing be as absurd as it wants to be.

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