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50 Cent and Jason Momoa look unrecognisable for new movie roles
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Published 16:14 13 Dec 2025 GMT

50 Cent and Jason Momoa look unrecognisable for new movie roles

Fans have been left scratching their heads following the dramatic transformation

Jen Thomas

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Actors are often required to undergo dramatic transformations to fully embody a new role, but fans have been left confused by 50 Cent and Jason Momoa's new identities for their latest roles.

Their make-overs left them completely unrecognisable, with onlookers asking who the usually very famous faces were following their new appearances.

We imagine the anonymity would make a nice change for the rich and famous who get hassled everywhere, however, these prosthetics aren't exactly suited for a trip down the shops.

While the likes of Christian Bale and Jared Leto regularly gain and lose a lot of weight for roles, 50 Cent and Aquaman star Jason Momoa have been spending hours in the make-up chair, by the looks of things.

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The duo are just part of a star-studded cast for Street Fighter, a live-action film adaptation of the video game series, which is set to drop in cinemas next year.

Momoa has undergone the most drastic transformation of the two, as he has been made fully unrecognisable as Blanka, the beast from the iconic game.

Gone is his trademark long dark hair and good looks, replaced by hooked claws and scruffy ginger mane and a beard.

He also looks to be giving Shrek a run for his money with a green-hued skin tone, too.

50 Cent plays boxer Balrog, but is appearing under his real name Curtis Jackson for his credit, rather than his stage name.

He has been documenting the process of getting in shape for the film, writing on TikTok: “I don’t expect you to understand my level of discipline but watch it, it’s entertaining.”

Paramount Pictures has hinted about what we can expect from the film, sharing: “Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury.

Jason Momoa has had quite the makeover (Paramount Pictures)
Jason Momoa has had quite the makeover (Paramount Pictures)
Viewers were stunned by 50 Cent's transformation (Paramount Pictures)
Viewers were stunned by 50 Cent's transformation (Paramount Pictures)

“But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past, and if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!”

This is far from the first film role for 50 Cent, after he has also starred in Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Streets of Blood, Dead Man Running, Den Of Thieves and Power.

The movie is being directed by Kitao Sakurai and set for release on October 16, 2026

Fans reacted positively to the trailer and the cast, with one writing: "The director of photography needs a promotion. NOW. Jesus we have colour and vibrancy!"

The make-up department also deserves a raise, judging by these confused reactions.

"Didn't even recognise 50 Cent until the second watch!" added another, while one exclaimed "THAT'S Jason Momoa?"

Street Fighter is expected to release in cinemas in 2026.

Featured Image Credit: Maria Moratti/Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Film, Jason Momoa, 50 Cent

Jen Thomas
Jen Thomas

Jen is an experienced SEO writer and radio presenter with too many houseplants and tattoos, and spends most of her time watching new bands or trying to teach her rescue puppy tricks.

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