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Cody Rhodes' Marvel Studios Visit Prompts MCU Speculation

An Instagram photo at Marvel's Burbank headquarters prompted widespread speculation that Rhodes met with MCU figures despite no official confirmation.

Overview

  • Rhodes posted an Instagram Stories photo showing himself at Marvel Studios HQ in Burbank and did not add context, a move that immediately produced fan and press conjecture about possible talks or casting.
  • Marvel and Rhodes have not confirmed any meeting, offer, or role, so reports of an MCU casting remain unverified and should be treated as speculation.
  • Rhodes is already a confirmed film actor who will play Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie and has prior credits including a 2025 role in The Naked Gun and a guest turn on The CW's Arrow.
  • Industry precedent makes an MCU link plausible because other WWE talents have moved into big franchises while some WWE-shot MCU scenes were later cut, showing that meetings or filmed parts do not guarantee released roles.
  • The MCU is expected to reset after Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, which talent watchers say could create new casting windows and is a key reason the Marvel visit has drawn attention from agents, studios, and fans.