Cody Rhodes Names Cyclops His Favorite X-Men Member
During the Street Fighter press tour, Cody Rhodes told Nerdist he is a huge X-Men fan and called Cyclops the best member of the team.
Cody Rhodes said he is a huge X-Men fan and called Cyclops the best member of the team, in an interview with Nerdist during the press tour for the Street Fighter film, according to comingsoon.net.
Rhodes, who plays Guile in the Paramount film, said he nerds out about the X-Men and anything involving Patrick Stewart. He also said he played as Wolverine and Ryu in the Marvel vs. Capcom crossover games.
Other cast members weighed in on their own favorites: Andrew Schulz suggested Jubilee and Gambit, while David Dastmalchian named Professor X. Maude Garrett conducted the interview.
Rhodes has previously pursued Marvel roles. In 2016, he sought the part of Black Bolt for Marvel's Inhumans series, and he appeared as Derek Sampson across seven episodes of Arrow. A report also highlighted an Instagram Story in which he signed autographs while the X-Men '97 theme played.
Fan suggestions for Rhodes have included Cable, Colossus, Bishop and Sabretooth. Street Fighter hits theaters on October 16, 2026.
Quick answers
Who did Cody Rhodes name as his favorite X-Men member?
Rhodes called Cyclops the best member of the team and said he is a huge X-Men fan.
Where did Cody Rhodes make these comments?
In an interview with Nerdist during the press tour for the Street Fighter film.
When does the Street Fighter film hit theaters?
October 16, 2026.