Andrzej Bartkowiak to direct new Street Fighter film

Variety is reporting that cinematographer and director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die, Doom, Cradle to the Grave), has been named the director of the newest film based on Capcom’s popular Street Fighter series. It shouldn’t be too difficult to top the early 90’s flop, but the powers that be may not have artistic integrity terribly high on the priority list.

From Variety: “Hyde Park and Capcom formed a joint venture last year to produce the project, which is focused on female fighter Chun Li and her journey for justice. Justin Marks wrote the script and is doing a polish. He’s been involved in video game and comic book adaptations including Mark Gordon’s “Voltron” at New Regency as well as David Goyer’s “Super Max” and Joel Silver’s “He-Man,” both for Warner Bros.”

So with the director behind Doom, Street Fighter’s stable of wacky characters, and a writer who makes a living off of comic adaptations, what could possibly go wrong? At least they’re focusing on Chun Li and not, say, Blanka. Actually, that might make for a rather entertaining film. Get on it, Uwe!

Read [Variety] Also Read [Joystiq]