Stan Lee Demanded One Change From His Cameo in Kevin Smith’s Mallrats

Before the MCU turned Stan Lee’s cameos into a potential drinking game, the comic book legend made an unexpected appearance in Kevin Smith‘s beloved ’90s cult-comedy, Mallrats. While Lee was incredibly excited about appearing in the movie, he had one major demand from Kevin Smith before completely agreeing to the part.

Upcoming Superhero Movie Sequels You May Not Know Were In The Works

2023 saw a higher number of comic book movie flops compared to hits, leading some to believe that audience tiredness of superhero films was becoming a reality. However, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn acknowledged this trend as something the industry needed to address. While it’s easy to assume that audiences are completely fed up with costumed heroes soaring through the skies, the fact remains that movies like the R-rated “Deadpool” and “Wolverine” continued to bring in over $1.3 billion at the global box office, demonstrating that specific characters and narratives can still resonate deeply with viewers.