WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Films Street Fighter Movie in Australia

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has begun filming for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie in Australia, where he will portray Guile, a role previously played by Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1994 adaptation. Rhodes was spotted in Sydney on set, confirming reports that production has started ahead of schedule, with his filming expected to conclude by September 20. Roman Reigns, who will play Akuma, is also part of the cast and scheduled to film from early September through late September, with limited overlap in their schedules. The 2026 film is directed by Kitao Sakurai and features a star-studded cast including Andrew Koji as Ryu, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Jason Momoa. Rhodes has taken a temporary hiatus from WWE programming, currently engaged in a feud with Drew McIntyre, and it remains uncertain if he will appear at the upcoming Clash in Paris event. Fans and commentators alike are excited about Rhodes' casting, noting his wrestling and Hollywood star power as a strong fit for the role of Guile.