Street Fighter star Callina Liang has opened up about her rigorous preparation for playing iconic character Chun-Li in the upcoming video game adaptation.

According to Empire magazine, Liang spent countless hours studying Chun-Li's moves, recording them on her phone in slow-mo to perfect her technique. She also underwent an intense physical transformation, including a strict diet that helped her achieve the character's signature physique. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Meticulous Memorization and Physical Transformation

'I downloaded every single version of Street Fighter onto a PS5 and I recorded all of Chun-Li's moves during fights on my phone in slow-mo, so I could play them back and study them,' Liang revealed.

The film's director, Kitao Sakurai, has already mentioned his desire to create a 'wild, madcap' tone that stays true to the spirit of the video game. With Liang on board, fans can expect an action-packed ride that brings the beloved character to life in a new and exciting way.

The highly anticipated film is set to hit cinemas on October 16, giving fans just over two months to get ready for the movie event of the year. With Liang's dedication and Sakurai's vision, it's shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.

Director Kitao Sakurai's Vision for the Film

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Street Fighter movie actor Callina Liang has detailed the impressive preparation she put in to play iconic character Chun-Li in the upcoming video game adaptation.

"I downloaded every single version of Street Fighter onto a PS5 and I recorded all of Chun-Li's moves during fights on my phone in slow-mo, so I could play them back and study them," Liang informed Empire magazine .

But it wasn't just presumably memorizing her most hard-hitting moves that set Liang on the way to playing Chun-Li (anyway, we'd just suggest spamming ↓ ↘ → + K). No, it was the physical transformation – complete with a diet that might even make most of Street Fighter's musclebound roster think twice.

And, yes, that includes making sure Chun-Li's most dangerous weapons, those thighs, look the part.