Summary

Celebrity cameos have become a staple of theMarvel Cinematic Universeand other prop separate off from the iconic amusing franchise , with some being easy block . Superhero movies boom off of familiarity , and sometimes the trade name recognition of a far-famed role player , creative person , or otherwise famous trope is too good to balk adding to the formula , even if only for a split second . Famously , Stan Lee ’s cameos in many Marvel ’s filmswere some of the most enjoyable moments to look out for in the franchise ’s roster .

However , not every cameo inMarvel ’s protracted filmographyis as memorable as Stan Lee ’s were , with some quizzical inclusions being block as quickly as they appeared . Sometimes the brevity of these nictation - and - you’ll - miss - it appearances is to pick for how forgettable they are . But just as often , being bury in a less - memorable project or a post - credits scene can rapidly erase even the most obvious celebrity cameos from the memories of all but the most astute viewers . Finally , voice cameos can also run to some surprising gens in the credits of certain Marvel films , even if they did n’t make an in - person appearance .

10Sam Neil As Odin’s Actor

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

The theater vista inThor : Ragnarokallowed for director Taika Waititi to purloin some astonishingly high - visibility role player into the film as Asgardian mimer reiterate the events of the previousThorfilm . More splendidly , Matt Damon and Luke Hemsworth made appearances in the thespian company , as the actors play Loki and Thor , severally . However , another lesser - known actor that made the cut was Sam Neill ofJurassic Parkfame , playing Odin ’s actor in the play . Between his obscuring Odin costume and being overshadowed by Damon and Hemsworth , Neill ’s appearing in the celluloid is all too easy to drop .

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9Melissa McCarthy As Hela’s Actress

Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

The play picture ofThor : Ragnarokwas plain too well - receive to not try again , asThor : Love and Thunderwound up emulating the performance with another in - universe play . This clip around , high-pitched - profile celebrity actress andSaturday Night Livealumni Melissa McCarthy got to make a cameo as the performer playing Hela . Matt Damon , Luke Hemsworth , and Sam Neil all repeat their former part , sharing the stage with McCarthy ’s uproarious vicious Hela , who cackle as she deplumate undecided a cheap paper hepatic portal vein .

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8Brad Pitt As The Vanisher

Deadpool 2 (2018)

Few fame cameos in superhero movies have been as abbreviated as Brad Pitt ’s tenure as The Vanisher inDeadpool 2.Much to the humiliation of the studio , David Leitch was able to get Brad Pitt in the film for only a single shotlasting about one minute , as The Vanisher meet a abominable final stage tangled in electrical cables along with the relaxation ofDeadpool ’s X - Force . Casting arguably the highest - visibility actor in Deadpool ’s X - Force team as the least memorable role without a single line of dialogue is a thoroughgoing summation of the fictional character ’s brand of comedy .

7Kevin Bacon As Himself

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialmay not have been ascertain by too many viewers comparative to the average MCU project , being a 40 - moment - long short flick exclusive to Disney+ . This is a reliable ignominy considering it comprise one of the longest and most involved renown cameos in a Marvel undertaking ever , featuring Kevin Bacon playing himself after being kidnap by Drax and Mantis as a Christmas present tense for Star - Lord . Joining David Hasselhoff in the ranks of Peter Quill ’s puerility Hero from the 70 who make an appearance in the films , Bacon twist in a charming operation as himself .

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a festive lineament in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Released in 2022 , it follows the far-out group of intergalactic sub run by Star - Lord as they embark on an adventure during the holiday season . Directed by James Gunn , the special features familiar character reference flirt by Chris Pratt , Dave Bautista , and others , encapsulate the portmanteau of humor and action typical of the Guardians franchise .

6Lucy Lawless As A Random New Yorker

Spider-Man (2002)

Sam Raimi ’s originalSpider - Manwas surprisingly rich with fame cameo , include Randy Savage as grappler Bone Saw McGraw and Raimi even Bruce Campbell as the ring announcer . One lesser - known guest appearance was none other than Lucy Lawless ofXena : Warrior Princessfame , who gets a abbreviated moment on the tidings as a toughie - looking New Yorker who admits to find the idea of a Spider - world hot . Raimi was an executive manufacturer onXena : Warrior Princess , but also featured Lawless in the reboot seriesAsh vs Evil Dead . The brevity of Lawless ' appearance may have made her cameo a tad more forgettable .

5Harry Styles As Starfox

Eternals (2021)

The misfortunate response ofEternalsmay have made it one of the least - viewed MCU films around , meaning its surprise casting of Harry Styles as Starfox in a post - credits scene was n’t able-bodied to leave the impact it should ’ve . In the comics , Starfox is an everlasting and Thanos ' brother , empower with the cosmic powers to launch the minds of others up to suggestion . A magnetic core character to the Eternals mythos , Harry Styles ' cast as Starfox may have been intended to be the start of the former One Direction fellow member ’s MCU vocation , but remains only a cameo for now .

4Miley Cyrus As Mainframe

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

The pop sensation Miley Cyrus made wave for voicing an A.I. in the anthology seriesBlack Mirrorin 2019 , but few remember her similar appearance in James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy : Vol . 2only two years earlier . Miley Cyrus briefly lend her voice as the robot Mainframe , one of the leaders of the Ravagers blank pirateswho come together again after the death of Yondu . Only having a single line of dialogue black market through a robotic voice filter in the post - credits sequence , it ’s no wonder Cyrus ' role as a Marvel character is n’t more well - known .

3Trevor Noah As Griot

Black Panther (2018)

Miley Cyrus would n’t be the only time the MCU utilized a rather famous voice actor for an undersung A.I. character , with Trevor Noah come out as Griot inBlack Pantherthe very next twelvemonth . The J.A.R.V.I.S. to Shuri ’s Iron Man , Griot is the voice - actuate operating organisation for a wide raiment of fantastical Wakandan engineering , most prominently the distant piloting organisation Everet Ross use to help take down Killmonger ’s weapons ecstasy ship . bear and raised in South Africa himself , TheDaily Show ’s host was a sodding choice to sound the technical marvels of Wakanda ’s society .

Griot is the vox - set off operating system for a all-embracing array of fantastical Wakandan technology .

2Tom Morello As A Ten Rings Terrorist

Iron Man (2008)

The melodious identity of Marvel’sIron Manwas rooted in rock candy medicine , and the innovational first film of the MCU was sure to show its love for the writing style with a selection renown cameo . eff for his melodic talents as the lead guitarist of legendary sway dance band Rage Against the Machine , Morello has had a handful of movie appearance over the twelvemonth , including a non - speaking role as " Insurgent # 5 " inIron piece . A member of the Ten Rings terrorist cellular telephone , Morello gets the honour of playing the first bad guy to be punch by Iron Man in the entire series .

1Rob Zombie As A Background Ravager

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

In add-on to being an accomplished player , Rob Zombie is a filmmaker himself , but his acting credits in James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxyseries are lesser - have it off example of his work . In the first film , Rob Zombie seem in voice only , play the " Ravager Navigator " discover in the Milano towards the commencement of the film . InGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 , he returned in a similarly unsure role , playing an " Unseen Ravager " as list in the credit . As well - have a go at it as Rob Zombie ’s representative may be belting out rock lyrics , in theMCU , he ’s far harder to make out .

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Headshot Of Anthony Hopkins In The 94th Academy Awards (Oscars)

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Vanisher getting electrocuted in Deadpool 2.

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Guardians Holiday Special Poster

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a festive feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Released in 2022, it follows the quirky group of intergalactic heroes led by Star-Lord as they embark on an adventure during the holiday season. Directed by James Gunn, the special features familiar characters played by Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, and others, encapsulating the blend of humor and action typical of the Guardians franchise.

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Lucy Lawless speaking in Spider-Man

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Headshot Of Richard Madden In The Los Angeles Red Carpet And Fan Screening For Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Citadel’

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Headshot Of Chris Pratt In The European Gala Event of Marvel Studios' ‘Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol 3’

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Trevor Noah performance stand-up comedy

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Headshot Of Chadwick Boseman In The 2019 American Music Awards

Headshot Of Michael B. Jordan

Tom Morello as a Ten Rings soldier in Iron Man looking offscreen

A split image of Rob Zombie and Ravagers in Guardians of the Galaxy

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