Cody Rhodes Appears to Say 'I'm in X-Men' in Nerdist Interview
The WWE star's apparent slip during a Nerdist interview sent fans guessing which mutant he might play in the MCU reboot, per Kotaku.
Cody Rhodes appeared to say "I'm in X-Men" during a Nerdist interview, a remark that drew a surprised reaction from his co-star Andrew Schulz and set off speculation about a secret role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's X-Men reboot, according to Kotaku.
Schulz had already hinted at an unannounced X-Men connection: on his Flagrant podcast, he joked about the mutant Rogue and asked Rhodes which franchise Rogue belongs to, and Rhodes avoided answering. In the Nerdist interview, his apparent slip was more direct.
Fans are now debating which mutant Rhodes could play. No role has been confirmed by Marvel or by Rhodes.
The timing lines up with a busy release day for Rhodes: he plays Guile in the new Street Fighter movie, which opens in theaters on the same day as the interview.
What's already set for the X-Men reboot
The MCU's X-Men lineup has been filling out. Sadie Sink has already debuted as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while Inde Navarrette (Rogue), Maya Boyd (Storm), Christopher Abbot (Professor X), Kit Connor (Cyclops) and Samara Weaving (Emma Frost) are set to join the reboot, with Adam Driver cast as the villain Mr. Sinister. Separately, VisionQuest premiered this week on Disney+.
Quick answers
What did Cody Rhodes say about X-Men?
In a Nerdist interview, he appeared to say "I'm in X-Men," prompting co-star Andrew Schulz to react in surprise. No role has been confirmed.
Which X-Men movie is this about?
The MCU's X-Men reboot, which has already cast Inde Navarrette, Maya Boyd, Christopher Abbot, Kit Connor and Samara Weaving, with Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister.
What else is Cody Rhodes in?
He plays Guile in the new Street Fighter movie, which releases in theaters on the day of the interview.