Olivier Richters, the seven-foot-tall actor who played Zangief in the 2026 Street Fighter movie, competed in a Street Fighter 6 tournament using the same character he portrayed in the film.
Zangief Actor Olivier Richters Competed in a Street Fighter 6 Tournament Using Zangief, and He's Actually Pretty Good
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