Roman Reigns plays Akuma in the new Street Fighter film

Roman Reigns plays Akuma in the new Street Fighter movie, which is now in theaters.

Akuma appears as a villain who has been lurking in the shadows before being introduced in the film’s third act.

The character first appeared in Super Street Fighter II Turbo in 1994, making him a longstanding figure in the game series.

Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa'i, is best known as a WWE superstar and is also the current World Heavyweight Champion, according to the article.

His role adds to a growing acting career that includes Mateo in Hobbs & Shaw and voice work in Zootopia 2 and Rumble.

Earlier Street Fighter films struggled to become successful movie franchises, while the new film brings together a cast that includes David Dastmalchian as M. Bison.

The film is in theaters now, and Reigns is also attached to star in an action movie called Action Force — The Divide.