Kylie Minogue came close to revisiting Street Fighter more than three decades after playing Cammy in the video game franchise’s 1994 big-screen adaptation.

Orville Peck, Minogue’s friend and musical collaborator, said efforts were made to secure the two-time Grammy winner for a cameo in Paramount’s newly released Street Fighter movie. Peck plays the masked fighter Vega in the Kitao Sakurai-directed adaptation of the Capcom game.

According to Peck, the idea fell apart because of scheduling rather than a lack of interest from Minogue.

“They were trying to get Kylie to do a cameo in our Street Fighter,” Peck told Queerty. He said the team was struggling to contact her, prompting him to offer a direct line: “Guys, I can text her.”

Peck continued, “So, I was trying to orchestrate this whole thing, and it didn’t work out with timing. She was gonna be so down to do it.”

Minogue shared her own Street Fighter memories

Although the cameo did not happen, Peck made sure Minogue knew about his casting. He said he contacted her immediately after landing the role of Vega.

That conversation brought an enthusiastic response from Minogue, who portrayed the bazooka-carrying Cammy in the earlier film.

“She told me how filming their Street Fighter was one of the most fun experiences of her life,” Peck recalled. Minogue also told him, “I’m so excited for you to get to do that.”

Cammy is played in the new adaptation by Mel Jarnson, and Peck has not given up on creating a connection between the two actors. He said he is “still trying to orchestrate” a meeting between Jarnson and Minogue.

Peck also left open the possibility that Minogue could become involved later, though no future appearance has been confirmed.

“Maybe the sequel, we’ll see,” he teased.

A friendship that has already produced music

Peck’s attempt to arrange the cameo came through an established friendship and creative partnership with Minogue. In 2024, he featured Minogue and Diplo on “Midnight Ride.” The track was released as a single from Peck’s third studio album, Stampede.

His role in Street Fighter sees him moving into action territory as Vega. In discussing the project, Peck also described bringing his full self to the character and leaning into queer energy for his portrayal of the masked fighter.

Minogue’s proposed cameo would have directly connected the 1994 screen version with the newly released Paramount movie. Instead, that link remains offscreen for now, carried through Peck’s conversations with his friend and his continuing effort to introduce her to the latest Cammy.

ShowBiz Take

The most notable detail here is that Minogue’s return was more than a passing suggestion. Peck said the production was actively trying to bring her in, he personally stepped forward to help make contact, and she was willing to participate. Timing, rather than creative hesitation, was the obstacle.

That makes the missed appearance a particularly intriguing near-crossover. Minogue’s Cammy is part of the franchise’s earlier movie history, while Jarnson now holds the role in Sakurai’s adaptation. A cameo would have placed those two eras inside the same film, with Peck serving as the personal bridge between them.

What Happens Next?

There is no confirmed Minogue cameo or sequel appearance. For the moment, the only specific plan Peck has discussed is his continuing attempt to arrange a meeting between Minogue and Jarnson.

Still, his “maybe the sequel” comment keeps the possibility in play if another opportunity emerges and the timing proves more favorable. Minogue’s reported enthusiasm means the door does not appear to have been closed—even if her return to Street Fighter did not happen this time.