9 hours ago
4
Wrestling superstar and WWE champion Cody Rhodes has been spotted in Australia as he prepares for his role in the much-anticipated live-action Street Fighter movie.
The movie, a reboot of the cult-classic video game franchise, is filming Down Under with Rhodes playing the part of Guile.
Guile, known for his unmistakable blonde flat-top haircut, tattoo and military fatigues, was previously played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 big-screen adaptation of the game.
Rhodes, who looks like he has been perfectly cast in the role, was spotted in Sydney on Tuesday while heading to the set.
The 40-year-old is one of three wrestling stars in the movie, with Roman Reigns playing the role of Akuma and Hirooki Goto portraying E. Honda.
Other big names starring in the project include Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo and rapper Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson.
Wrestling star Cody Rhodes (pictured) was photographed heading to the set of Street Fighter in Sydney this week
Rhodes is playing the part of iconic Street Fighter character Guile, who is fondly remembered by fans of the hit video game
A recent social media post by comedian Andrew Schulz, who is part of the production, gave fans a cryptic teaser by sharing a photo of Rhodes' silhouette as Guile.
He accompanied the photo with the caption: 'A NEW WARRIOR HAS ENTERED...'
Fans of Rhodes and the Street Fighter franchise are buzzing over the news, with many saying the all-American WWE star will effortlessly slip into the role.
'Cody Rhodes is about to sonic boom this performance. He's got all the Guile aura,' posted one X user.
'I would spend my entire life savings to see him rock that diabolical haircut,' wrote another.
'Perfect casting,' said a third.
Rhodes – the son of the late Dusty Rhodes, who was one of the most accomplished American wrestlers to never hold a WWE world championship – made his WWE debut in 2006.
He stayed with the company for a decade, before leaving frustrated with his standing and creative direction.
Rhodes is part of a star-studded cast that includes Jason Momoa and 50 Cent
Guile, who debuted in Street Fighter II, is one of the most popular characters in the franchise
Guile was played by actor Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 Street Fighter film
In 2019 he helped to found rival All Elite Wrestling alongside Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, Tony Khan and others.
He then returned to WWE in April 2022 at WrestleMania 38, defeating Seth Rollins.
Rhodes is currently in his second reign as the WWE champion.
There is currently no official release date for Street Fighter and plot details remain under wraps.
