Cody Rhodes Eyes Hollywood Jump Under One Condition
Cody Rhodes is interested in building a career in Hollywood.
Many WWE stars have successfully transitioned from the wrestling ring to Hollywood, establishing themselves as actors and entertainers on the big screen. Notable examples include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Batista, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
Cody Rhodes is among the current WWE stars making waves in Hollywood. He recently secured a prominent role in the upcoming live-action movie “Street Fighter,” where he plays Guile, one of the iconic characters from the video game franchise.
The movie, directed by Kitao Sakurai and scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, features a star-studded cast including Roman Reigns as Akuma and Jason Momoa as Blanka. Cody Rhodes embraced the physicality of Guile’s character and insisted on performing his own stunts, showing his dedication to authentically portraying the role.
Cody Rhodes Desires To Forge His Own Unique Path in Hollywood
When it comes to his Hollywood ambitions, Cody Rhodes has expressed great enthusiasm but under one clear condition. Speaking with Local 12, he stated that he wants to carve out his own unique path rather than follow directly in the footsteps of WWE legends like The Rock, Batista, or John Cena.
He admires the diverse lanes these stars have taken and feels inspired by their successes, but The American Nightmare seeks to find his own voice and storytelling style within the film industry.
He acknowledges that his experiences in acting have actually enhanced his wrestling, making him a better performer. While open to acting opportunities, he is determined to build a distinct Hollywood career on his own terms.
“If those opportunities come up, I love those opportunities. The idea that we can go off and do this, and tell stories in different worlds, meet these new people, and challenge ourselves as storytellers or artists or however you wanna look at a pro-wrestler. “It was very helpful for me to do it. I came back better at wrestling, believe it or not, from being able to go and do that.”
“So I’d like to find my own lane. I’ve watched what The Rock has done, Smashing Machine is – no pun intended – it’s a smash. It’s unbelievable, his work. “Batista, completely different lane, unbelievable work. John Cena and the Peacemaker stuff, it’s gangbusters. “If that’s the route we’re going, I wanna find a different lane, but I’m very grateful for the path that they’ve set and how they’re doing it.”
h/t Wrestletalk