Orville Peck to star in ‘Street Fighter’ film and makes Playgirl history

Country singer Orville Peck has expanded his career into film and major media milestones. Peck is set to make his motion picture debut starring as Vega in the live-action adaptation of the video game franchise ‘Street Fighter’, directed by Kitao Sakurai. Peck noted that he grew up playing the games and expressed excitement about the project.

In addition to his film role, Peck recently made history as the first gay singer to appear on the cover of Playgirl magazine. Reflecting on his increasing visibility and provocative photo shoots, Peck mentioned that his mother has become ‘desensitized’ to his public image. He also highlighted the importance of his presence in the ‘Street Fighter’ cast, noting that he is the only openly gay man in the production.