As a die-hard fan of pop culture, I can’t help but marvel at the delightful intersections that occur when our favorite actors grace our screens in unexpected roles. These cameos are not just a treat for us, the audience, but also a testament to the versatility and adaptability of these talented individuals.
Instead of focusing solely on the many A-list stars joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, let’s also take a moment to appreciate the eclectic mix of actors, artists, and others who have agreed to make cameo appearances. In honor of these talented individuals, here are 32 standout cameos within the MCU.
Harry Styles As Eros In The Eternals
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), big-name stars frequently appear, but they’re usually seasoned actors. It was surprising, then, when singer Harry Styles made an appearance as Eros, Thanos’ brother, in the post-credits scene of The Eternals, given that acting isn’t his main profession. However, since the film’s release in 2021, we’re still unsure about Styles’ future involvement in the MCU, implying that his role was merely a cameo and not a recurring one.
Blake Lively As Lady Deadpool In Deadpool & Wolverine
As the much-anticipated release of Deadpool & Wolverine drew near, there was a flurry of conjecture over who would portray Lady Deadpool. Yet, it came as no great surprise when it was unveiled that Ryan Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, had taken on the role of the female counterpart to her husband’s character, the mouthy mercenary.
Sam Neill As Odin’s Actor In Thor: Ragnarok
As a gamer, here’s my take: In the epic world of Thor: Ragnarok, I found myself surrounded by heavy-hitters like Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeff Goldblum, to name just a few. But that wasn’t all! Director Taika Waititi had a clever trick up his sleeve – he gathered an impressive group of cameos to play the actors within Asgard who performed a play about Thor and his kin. Among these hidden gems was Sam Neill, best known for Jurassic Park, taking on the role of Anthony Hopkins’ character, Odin, the King of Asgard.
Stan Lee As Various Characters
Although upcoming MCU productions won’t feature any on-set appearances by Stan Lee due to his passing in 2018, fans can still enjoy watching the Marvel movies to catch glimpses of the iconic comic book creator. Throughout his career, Stan Lee appeared in almost every Marvel project, regardless if they were from Marvel Studios, Fox, or Sony.
Among his much-loved appearances, he played roles such as a security guard in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, a New York resident being interviewed by news reporters in “The Avengers”, and an astronaut sharing tales with the Watchers in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. There were numerous other instances too.
Matt Damon As Loki’s Actor In Thor: Ragnarok
In the movie Thor: Ragnarok, Loki devised a fictional tale about him and his kin, with Matt Damon taking on the character of Tom Hiddleston’s trickster deity. This choice of casting is quite inventive indeed. Interestingly, Damon also appeared in Deadpool 2 outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kevin Bacon As Himself In Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
In a full-circle moment that’s been eight years in the making, the actor who portrays Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) in Guardians of the Galaxy, Kevin Bacon, makes an appearance. However, this meeting isn’t exactly what he had hoped for. Drax and Mantis, two of the Guardians, decide to travel to Earth to secretly bring back the actor from Footloose as a surprising holiday gift for Peter.
Miley Cyrus As Mainframe In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, a gang of space pirates known as Ravagers encounters The Guardians. Among them is a robotic head called Mainframe, which is given voice by Miley Cyrus.
Trevor Noah As Griot In Black Panther
Just as Paul Bettany lent his voice to the character J.A.R.V.I.S., Trevor Noah provides the voice for Griot, an AI used by Shuri at her lab in Wakanda, as seen in Black Panther.
Melissa McCarthy As Hela’s Actress In Thor: Love and Thunder
In addition to an array of prominent actors portraying Thor characters, Melissa McCarthy stepped into Cate Blanchett’s shoes as Hela, the goddess of death, in “Thor: Love and Thunder”. She joined a cast that already included Sam Neill, Matt Damon, and Luke Hemsworth, recreating the storyline from “Thor: Ragnarok”, under director Taika Waititi for his second film centered around the God of Thunder.
Kenneth Branagh As Asgardian Distress Call In Avengers: Infinity War
As a gaming enthusiast, I bet you’re familiar with the fact that Kenneth Branagh directed the first Thor movie. But here’s something cool you might not have picked up: In Avengers: Infinity War, it was none other than him who lent his voice to the Asgardian Distress Call that echoed after Thanos wrecked havoc on their ship. Pretty neat, huh?
Luke Hemsworth As Thor’s Actor In Thor: Ragnarok
In my opinion, who else could step into the hammer-wielding shoes of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in an epic Asgardian play except Luke Hemsworth? It was simply brilliant casting his actual brother for the role! And here’s a fun fact that makes this even more intriguing – their third brother, Liam Hemsworth, once tried out for the godly character way back when.
Bruce Campbell As Pizza Poppa In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
As a fervent admirer, I was thrilled to witness Sam Raimi’s comeback to the superhero realm with “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Notably, his horror genre veteran, Bruce Campbell, graced our screens as Pizza Poppa in the Doctor Strange film.
Bill Maher As Himself In Iron Man 3
In the sequence of news snippets within “Iron Man 3”, there appears a segment featuring Bill Maher, who was part of a discussion on the transformation of War Machine to The Iron Patriot.
Charlie Cox As Daredevil In Spider-Man: No Way Home
If you attended the premiere of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” you probably applauded when Charlie Cox first appeared on the big screen as Matt Murdock in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Although he starred as Daredevil for three seasons on his Netflix series, and has reprised the role since this cameo where he was offering legal counsel to Peter Parker, his appearance in “No Way Home” marked his return to action after a long absence.
Tom Morello As Gaurd In Iron Man
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), musician Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine appeared briefly in the film “Iron Man.” His character in this movie was a guard stationed at the Ten Rings camp where Tony Stark was imprisoned.
Joan Rivers As Herself In Iron Man 3
Joined by Bill Maher and several other television figures, Joan Rivers made an appearance to poke fun at the character transformation known as “War Machine” in Iron Man 3.
Harry Dean Stanton As Security Guard In The Avengers
In the movie “The Avengers,” a security officer discovers Bruce Banner following his collision with Earth as Hulk. This character is portrayed by Harry Dean Stanton, who gained fame for his performances in iconic films such as “Alien,” “The Green Mile,” “Paris Texas,” and “Repo Man.”
Justin Theroux As Police Officer In Iron Man 2
Apart from penning the screenplay for Iron Man 2, Justin Theroux made a brief appearance in the movie as well. He portrayed one of the police officers who apprehended Justin Hammer and guided Pepper Potts off the premises near the film’s conclusion, according to CBR.
Rob Zombie As Ravager Navigator In Guardians of the Galaxy
In numerous films directed by James Gunn, Rob Zombie often appears as a cameo. He did this for the movies “Slither” and “Super”, and later provided his voice for a friend’s first Marvel production, playing the role of a Ravager Navigator in “Guardians of the Galaxy”.
Megan Thee Stallion As Herself In She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
It was Jameela Jamil who facilitated Megan Thee Stallion’s outstanding appearance in the She-Hulk series on Disney+. In a courtroom scene, the rapper made her debut, and later reappeared to dance with the main character by twerking.
David Hasselhoff As Himself In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Chris Pratt’s character Peter Quill used to imagine that David Hasselhoff was his father when he was a child. Consequently, in this movie, Hasselhoff was featured in one of the soundtrack songs – “Guardians Inferno” – and it plays during the end credits. To top it off, at the very end of these credits, Hasselhoff’s face appears as he delivers the final words of the song. What a memorable cameo!
Brett Goldstein As Hercules In Thor: Love and Thunder
In a bonus scene after the credits of “Thor: Love and Thunder,” Brett Goldstein made an appearance as Hercules. During his short appearance, he conversed with Russell Crowe’s Zeus. The surprise introduction of the “Ted Lasso” star as the offspring of Zeus was exciting; however, it has been some time since that cameo, and he hasn’t reappeared since then.
Ken Jeong As Security Guard In Avengers: Endgame
Prior to creating blockbuster Marvel films, directors the Russo Brothers were involved with the television series “Community”. It’s interesting when actors from this show appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). For instance, Ken Jeong made a brief appearance in “Avengers: Endgame” as a security guard monitoring the storage facility where Ant-Man’s van was kept.
Nathan Fillion As Monstrous Inmate In Guardians of the Galaxy And Headpool In Deadpool And Wolverine
Nathan Fillion will be prominently featured in the supporting cast of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” portraying the character Master Karja. Prior to this, he made a brief appearance in the original “Guardians” film by James Gunn, providing the voice for “Monstrous Inmate.” Later, he lent his voice to Headpool during the Deadpool variant battle in “Deadpool and Wolverine.”
Brad Pitt As The Vanisher In Deadpool 2
Indeed, while Deadpool 2 may not have been strictly part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its connection via Deadpool and Wolverine makes it relevant here. One of the most exhilarating cameos possibly ever took place when Brad Pitt made a brief appearance in the Ryan Reynolds-led sequel to portray The Vanisher – just as he was receiving an electrifying shock.
Joe Russo As Grieving Man In Avengers: Endgame
Known primarily for their work behind the camera directing some of the most highly acclaimed Marvel films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, Joe Russo made a cameo in the latter film, appearing as part of Steve Rogers’ support group during this final installment of the MCU’s Infinity Saga.
Yvette Nicole Brown As S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent In Avengers: Endgame
The Russo Brothers, mindful of their origins, incorporated several actors from the Community series into their Marvel films. Among them was Yvette Nicole Brown, who portrayed a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent that Tony Stark and Steve Rogers encountered when they traveled back in time to acquire Pym Particles.
David Bradley As Tower Keeper In Captain America: The First Avenger
David Bradley is a well-known British actor, often recognized for his portrayal of Filch in the Harry Potter series or as The Doctor in multiple Doctor Who episodes. Additionally, he made an appearance as the Tower Keeper guarding the Tesseract in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Danny Pudi As Com Tech #1 In Captain America: The Winter Soldier
As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve always loved the cast of Community, and when the Russo Brothers got their hands on their first Marvel movie, they couldn’t resist giving a nod to my favorite character, Abed, played by Danny Pudi. For a fleeting moment in the highly anticipated Captain America sequel, you might spot him as Com Tech #1. It was a delightful Easter egg for fans like me!
Garrett Morris As Car Driver In Ant-Man
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but gush over the comedic brilliance in “Ant-Man.” Paul Rudd, a renowned comedy star, brings Ant-Man to life with his charming performance. But wait, there’s more laughter to be had! Garrett Morris, an original cast member from the legendary Saturday Night Live, graced our screens in this film. His role? A man driving a car that Ant-Man accidentally landed on. It’s nothing short of brilliant!
Matthew McConaughey As Cowboypool In Deadpool and Wolverine
In an intriguing turn of events, several versions of Deadpool assembled for a battle alongside Wolverine. Among these variants was Cowboy Deadpool, who fittingly had a voice provided by none other than Matthew McConaughey, adding a Western twist to the Merc with a Mouth’s character.
Henry Cavill As Cavillrine In Deadpool and Wolverine
In his quest to find a Wolverine from another universe, Wade Wilson stumbled upon a character resembling Logan, portrayed by Henry Cavill. Upon discovering fan art featuring Cavill as the X-Man, it became apparent that he would make an excellent choice for the role. It was truly thrilling to witness Deadpool and Wolverine acting out the fans’ dreams on screen.
Clearly, the variety of these cameos spans far and wide, and let me tell you, they’re nothing short of legendary. With Marvel consistently churning out movies and TV series, we can expect these memorable cameos to persist.
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2024-08-23 20:09