Noah Centineo Flaunts Six-Pack In Candid Behind-The-Scenes Trailer Selfie

Noah Centineo is heating up Instagram with his latest shirtless snap, leaving fans stunned by his transformation. The 29-year-old actor, best known for his roles in "To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before" and Netflix’s "The Recruit," is currently filming in Sydney, Australia, where he’s starring in Legendary’s highly anticipated reboot of "Street Fighter." In the viral selfie posted Monday, Centineo flexed his bulging biceps and flaunted his sculpted six-pack abs while standing inside what appeared to be his trailer on set. Dressed in black sweatpants with a peek of bright pink waistband showing, Noah Centineo struck a confident pose as a guitar and scattered clothes sat behind him, giving fans a candid look into his off-duty moment.

The post, captioned simply “Road brawler,” racked up over 190,000 likes in just three hours, sparking a frenzy in the comments. Actress Rachel Zegler jumped in with, “NOW HANG ON,” while another fan joked, “Did I miss a chapter??” One follower exclaimed, “Noah, babe, your body is f-ckin incredible!!” as others filled the section with flames and heart-eyed emojis.

But Centineo’s ripped reveal isn’t just for fun. It’s part of his preparation for one of his most intense roles yet. The "Recruit" producer-star reportedly replaced Patrick Schwarzenegger in the lead role of Ken Masters, the fiery martial artist who’s both best friend and rival to Ryu. The character, who trained under the legendary master Gouken, first appeared in Capcom’s classic 1987 video game.

For the part, Noah dramatically switched up his signature look, bleaching his natural raven locks and shaving off his burly beard. The project, directed by Kitao Sakurai, officially kicked off principal photography on August 18 in Sydney.

Centineo is now the third actor to step into Ken’s iconic red gi. Damian Chapa first played the role in the 1994 "Street Fighter" movie, followed by Christian Howard, who reprised it in the web series "Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist" (2014) and "Street Fighter: Resurrection" (2016). Curiously, Ken was entirely left out of Andrzej Bartkowiak’s 2009 sequel, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li."

The upcoming reboot boasts a massive ensemble cast that blends Hollywood heavyweights with wrestling and MMA stars. Comedian Andrew Schulz portrays Dan Hibiki and recently shared behind-the-scenes snaps, including one of Noah alongside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who plays Balrog.

Other big names set to appear include Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Andrew Koji, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Hirooki Goto, Vidyut Jammwal, and Joe Anoa’i.

Before transforming into a bleached-blonde Ken Masters on the "Street Fighter" set, Centineo was already turning heads on vacation. On July 23, 2024, the actor uploaded a shirtless snap from sunny Saint-Tropez, looking relaxed as he strolled the beach in nothing but black swim shorts.

The post, shared to his personal Instagram account (@noahcentineoig), racked up over 24,000 likes.

It’s not just Instagram where Noah Centineo is causing a stir. The actor also turned heads on X after a fan-shared post showcased him shirtless, flashing his signature curly hair, bright smile, and Calvin Klein waistband peeking out from his red shorts.

The promo shot wasn’t new, though, as it dates back to a few years ago when a then-22-year-old Centineo made his Calvin Klein debut. The actor joined the likes of Shawn Mendes, Kendall Jenner, and A$AP Rocky for the brand’s Spring 2019 Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear campaign. Shot in suburban Los Angeles by British photographer Glen Luchford with styling by Melanie Ward, the campaign was part of the brand’s iconic #MyCalvins initiative. The narrative centered around “the coming-of-age concept,” highlighting universal themes of curiosity, companionship, sexual exploration, and rebellion.

From his early modeling days with Calvin Klein to his current transformation for the "Street Fighter" reboot, Noah Centineo has shown remarkable range, not only in his looks but also in his career.

Fans who first fell for his boy-next-door charm in "To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before" are now watching him evolve into a full-fledged action star, with a physique and presence fit for the big screen.