Orville Peck just kicked open a brand new door. I can confirm the country star has joined the cast of the upcoming live action Street Fighter feature, his first ever film role. The stage outlaw is heading to the big screen, trading fringe for fight gloves, and it is a perfect, wild move.
Confirmed today, Orville Peck is part of Legendary and Capcom’s live action Street Fighter movie, marking his feature film debut.
The Mask Meets the Arena
The role is being kept under wraps. Still, the whispers are loud for Vega, the masked assassin who fights with ballet-like grace. That guess tracks. Peck knows how to build a myth with a mask, a voice, and a stare. He has turned mystery into muscle.
He joins a powerhouse ensemble anchored by screen bruisers and charm kings. The roster includes Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns. Peck steps into that ring with real poise. He has always been more than a singer. He is a character, a presence, a story you cannot stop watching. [IMAGE_1]
- Co stars attached so far include Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, and Roman Reigns.
If Street Fighter lands in 2026 as planned, Peck’s arc arrives at the right time. His sound has grown. His theater chops are sharp. His sense of image, intimate and grand, suits a franchise built on style, masks, and myth.
From Cabaret to Capcom
This leap did not come out of nowhere. Earlier this year, Peck took the Emcee in the Broadway revival of Cabaret. He performed unmasked on stage, raw and exposed, then slipped his mask on again at curtain call. That choice said everything. He can be both things, vulnerable and larger than life, and the control is his.
He also just dropped the Appaloosa EP on November 14. The single Drift Away is sweet and aching. Atchafalaya pairs him with Noah Cyrus for a haunted Southern sway. He even nods to Cabaret with Maybe This Time, a wink to that unmasked moment. It feels like a chapter marker, the sound of someone ready for a new lane. [IMAGE_2]
Peck has spoken publicly about getting sober in 2025, calling it a reset for his life and art. This new wave of choices reflects that focus.
Why This Move Hits Hard
This is bigger than a cool casting. Peck’s rise matters because he bridges worlds that rarely meet. Queer country star. Broadway shapeshifter. Now, action cinema contender. Street Fighter thrives on iconography, and Peck understands how to be an icon without losing the human pulse. His voice carries ache. His eyes hold secrets. On screen, that can cut deeper than any punch.
Fans already see the fit. The mask, the flourish, the danger, it is tailor made for a character like Vega. But even if the role is different, the message is clear. A queer country artist taking space inside a blockbuster fighting saga pushes the frame wider. It says there is room for mythmakers who do not look, sound, or love the way the old guard expected.
There is also the music question. Will Peck contribute to the soundtrack. He knows how to sell a mood in three notes. A soulful credit song or a smoky club scene would melt faces.
Watch for three things next, the official character reveal, a first look at costume and mask design, and signs of a soundtrack contribution.
The Stakes for Street Fighter
Street Fighter has always been a spectacle. What it needs is personality that lingers. Peck can bring that. The right role lets him do what he did on stage, seduce, threaten, and make you lean in. Paired with Koji’s precision and Momoa’s magnetism, this lineup feels combustible.
It also marks a full circle for Peck. He paused, he got sober, he rebuilt. He returned to Broadway unmasked. He built a new record that glows with intent. Now he steps into cinema with a character who may hide his face, yet reveals the artist beneath. That tension is the point. That is the thrill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Orville Peck confirmed for the new Street Fighter movie?
A: Yes. I can confirm he has joined the cast for his feature debut.
Q: Who might he play?
A: The role is unannounced. Vega is a strong fit, given the mask and the elegance of the character.
Q: When will the movie arrive?
A: The film is moving toward a 2026 release window. Official dates will follow from the studio.
Q: What is on his new EP Appaloosa?
A: Highlights include Drift Away, Atchafalaya with Noah Cyrus, and a take on Maybe This Time from Cabaret.
Q: How does his sobriety factor into this moment?
A: Peck has called sobriety a reset. This film role, the Broadway run, and the new music show a focused, intentional next act.
Conclusion
Orville Peck is stepping into the arena, and he is doing it on his terms. Country mystique, Broadway bite, blockbuster heat, it all converges here. Street Fighter just gained a new kind of fighter, one who can slash with a look, sing with a sigh, and steal the frame without saying a word. This is the pivot that turns a cult figure into a mainstream force, and it is happening now.
