The cast of the upcoming Street Fighter movie just got even more stackedand this time, another WWE megastar could be stepping into the fight.
According to Nexus Point News, sources say Cody Rhodes is in negotiations to portray Guile, one of the most iconic characters in Capcoms legendary fighting game franchise. If the deal goes through, Rhodes would join fellow WWE star Roman Reigns, who is already confirmed to play Akuma in the live-action film from Legendary Pictures and Capcom.
Guile, known for his unmistakable flat-top haircut, Sonic Boom attack, and no-nonsense military style, first appeared in Street Fighter II back in 1991. The character has become a staple of the series, with his storyline centered around serving in the U.S. Air Force and avenging his friends death at the hands of the villainous M. Bison and the Shadaloo organization. Fans will also remember Guiles portrayal by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 Street Fighter film.
Rhodes, who is riding a wave of career momentum, would be adding Guile to his growing acting rsum. After co-founding AEW and returning to WWE, The American Nightmare has already made his mark in television, appearing in Syfys Warehouse 13 and having a recurring role on the CWs Arrow as the drug-dealing villain Derek Sampson. Up next for Rhodes is The Naked Gun reboot, which marks his biggest acting project to date.
Production on Street Fighter is set to kick off this August in Australia, with Bad Trip director Kitao Sakurai at the helm and a script by Captain America: Brave New World writer Dalan Musson. The rest of the cast is packed with big names, including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, 50 Cent as Balrog, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Orville Peck as Vega, and David Dastmalchian taking on the villainous M. Bison.
Roman Reigns, who is set to portray the powerful Akuma, already expressed his excitement about stepping into one of gamings most brutal roles. While Reigns is diving into Hollywood, reports confirm he wont be leaving the WWE ring behind entirely. Fans can still expect to see him back at SummerSlam 2025.
With Rhodes potentially joining the project, this Street Fighter reboot is quickly becoming a massive crossover event for both wrestling and movie fans alike.
The film is being developed by Legendary Pictures alongside Capcom and will be distributed by Sony Pictures. The Street Fighter franchise first launched in 1987 and remains one of the most recognizable fighting game brands globally. Its latest installment, Street Fighter 6, won Best Fighting Game at the 2023 Game Awards.
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