From WWE Champion to Comedy Star
Summary
– Cody Rhodes, fresh off his victory at WrestleMania 40, is set to appear in a reboot of the comedy classic “The Naked Gun.”
– Rhodes will join stars like Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, hinting at a cameo that includes a humorous hypnotism scene.
– Beyond wrestling, Rhodes has prior acting credits, and this role marks his first significant movie appearance, potentially playing himself.
Cody Rhodes, now the Undisputed Universal Champion after toppling Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, is not slowing down as he steps into Hollywood. According to The Daily Mail, Rhodes is preparing for a cameo in the upcoming reboot of “The Naked Gun,” a film series known for its slapstick comedy and memorable characters initially played by Leslie Nielsen.
This new venture pairs him with big names like Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, positioning Rhodes in a unique role that may pay tribute to the original 1988 film’s iconic hypnotism plot. The reboot, directed by Akiva Schaffer with a script from the team behind “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” seeks to capture the original’s charm while injecting modern comedic elements.
Rhodes’ involvement is set to blend his wrestling charisma with cinematic humor, potentially even portraying himself to add an extra layer of comedic reality to the film. This role, though brief, is considered crucial to the storyline and is Rhodes’ first major foray onto the big screen following his appearances on TV shows like “Arrow” and “Warehouse 13.”
As the film is currently under production, details about its plot and Rhodes’ exact role remain limited. Still, insiders hint at a hypnosis storyline, a nod to the original’s plot mechanisms. With Rhodes’ star power both in the wrestling ring and potentially in Hollywood, his participation in the “Naked Gun” reboot is highly anticipated by fans of both cinema and wrestling.
