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Orville Peck Street Fighter film role and media milestones

Overview

Country music artist Orville Peck has announced his film debut in the live-action ‘Street Fighter’ cinematic reboot, directed by Kitao Sakurai. Peck will portray the character Vega, a role he described as a “queer-coded icon” that holds a personal connection to his childhood interest in the video game series.

In addition to his casting, Peck has achieved a media milestone as the first gay singer to appear on the cover of Playgirl magazine. He noted that he is the only openly gay man in the ‘Street Fighter’ production and reflected on his increasing public visibility.

Entities

Street Fighter · Orville Peck · Playgirl · Callina Liang · Kitao Sakurai

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Orville Peck to star in ‘Street Fighter’ film and makes Playgirl history

    Country singer Orville Peck is set to debut in the live-action ‘Street Fighter’ film and recently became the first gay singer to grace the cover of Playgirl magazine.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Orville Peck discusses role as Vega in Street Fighter film

    Country music star Orville Peck discusses his role as the character Vega in the upcoming Street Fighter film reboot.

Sources

out.com · sgn.org · washingtonblade.com · watermarkonline.com