Dragonball Casting Overview

Dragonball has a new addition to its cast and I figured, like Star Trek, it was time to line up the major players in the film:

Justin Chatwin as Goku

Chatwin plays the young Saiyan warrior sent from his home planet to destroy Earth as a young child. Although, due to certian events, Goku becomes the Earth's protector. In the film he goes to high school and is trained by his Grandfather Gohan and Master Roshi.

James Marsters as Piccolo

Buffy star James Marsters plays Goku's first arch nemesis and villian in "Dragonball." "King" Piccolo's plan is to rule Earth forever, but Goku stands in his way. Piccolo is a Namekian, from planet Namek and an eventual ally in the Dragonball Z Sagas.

Emmy Rossum as Bulma

Bulma is a gorgeous girl with a horrid temper, but a brilliant mind. Bulma is responsible for many high tech inventions and ends up trailing along with Goku to hunt down the Dragonballs. Emmy Rossum is an amazing talent. I'm surprised she's in it.

Joon Park as Yamcha

Park plays the bandit Yamacha, who quickly becomes an ally to Goku and Bulma. Later, he becomes Bulma's first love interest in the Dragonball Saga. Joon Park is also an antagonist in the upcoming "Speed Racer."

Eriko Tamura as Mai

"Heroes" star Eriko Tamura plays Mai. Although she was a villian in the series it is unclear what her role will be in the film.


Jamie Chung as Chichi

Best known for her modeling, Chung plays Goku's love interest and future wife.


Chow Yun Fat as Master Roshi

The last bit of casting rounds out with Chow Yun Fat as the legendary "Turtle-Master" that trains Goku to become a great warrior. I'm rather surprised he's in it really.

That's all for now. Gohan, Goku's Grandfather, has yet to be cast, so expect that to be announced soon.