33 Celebrities You Probably Have Overlooked In The MCU

It might have been cameos, but we caught them anyway.

Filip

• Published in Film & TV
• May 29, 2022

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is an American media franchise that produces television series, films, short films, and digital series. Since 2008 lots of movies and shows have been released.

We could try to name some of the best of them, but we know it is an impossible mission. There are so many good ones, and we can't choose just a few of them, it wouldn't seem fair.

Anyway, everyone knows which shows are produced by Marvel Universe. They do know how to make an impression with every new release.

Their movies are those which you remember for life, and you can watch them over, and over again. The stories are incredible and keep your attention all the time, and of course, it wouldn't be achievable without great actors.

They are just the best of the best. Since we have mentioned Marvel celebrities, do you know how many of them you may have missed in Marvel movie universe movies?

With dozens of films, tons of actors, and a lot of details and scenes in just one show, you surely have missed numerous celebrities' appearances before their big roles. But don't worry, for we are here to remind you.

Here are 33 celebs that you probably forgot were in Marvel movies before.

1. Olivia Munn starred a TV reporter in Iron Man 2.

2. Kate Mara starred as a US marshal in Iron Man 2.

3. Nathan Fillion voiced the monstrous inmate in Guardians of the Galaxy.

4. Ross Marquand appeared as Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War before reaching fame in The Walking Dead.

5. Tom Morello had a role in Iron Man as a prison guard.

6. Before becoming the star of Doctor Who, Jenna Coleman starred as Bucky's date in Captain America: The First Avenger.

7. Josh Dallas portrayed Fandral in Thor, before playing in Once Upon a Time.

8. Before his role in Twin Peaks, Harry Dean Stanton played in The Avengers as a security guard.

9. He also voiced Howard the Duck in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.

10. Ty Burrell acted in The Incredible Hulk as Leonard, Bruce Banner's buddy.

11. Alexis Denisof acted as The Other in The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, before becoming the star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

12. Chris O'Dowd starred in Thor: The Dark World as Richard.

13. Lou Ferrigno starred in The Hulk on the '90s TV series and appeared as a security guard in The Incredible Hulk.

14. Before her appearance in Crazy Rich Asians, Michelle Yeoh acted in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as Ravager captain, Aleta Ogord.

15. He also had a role in Captain America: Civil War as Dr. Broussard, the psychiatrist.

16. Wynonna Earp star Dominique Provost-Chalkley had a role as Zrinka in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

17. Comedian Gareth Morris made a cameo in Ant-Man as a taxi driver.

18. Before acting in Game of Thrones, Natalie Dormer was in Captain America: The First Avenger, as Private Lorraine.

19. Peter Billingsley starred in Iron Man as scientist William Ginter Riva before acting in A Christmas Story.

20. Nazanin Boniadi acted as reporter Amira Ahmed in Iron Man before becoming the star of Homeland.

21. Seth Green had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo as a fan at the Stark Expo in Iron Man 2.

22. Before acting in Happy Endings, Adam Pally played in Iron Man 3 as Gary.

23. Mckenna Grace acted as young Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel, before her role in The Haunting of Hill House.

24. Before his role in The Hobbit and Hannibal, Richard Armitage acted in Captain America: The First Avenger as Heinz Kruger.

25. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald star Claudia Kim acted Doctor Helen Cho in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

26. Before playing in Teen Wolf , Linden Ashby had a cameo in Iron Man 3 as a commander.

27. Logan Marshall-Green acted as Jackson Brice in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

28. Lost and Once Upon a Time star Rebecca Mader had a role in Iron Man 3 as a secret agent for A.I.M.

29. Danny Pudi acted in Captain America: The Winter as a communications agent before becoming the star of Community.

30. Jennifer Connelly voiced Karen in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

31. Miley Cyrus voiced Mainframe in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

32. Director Joe Russo made a short cameo in Captain America: The Winter Soldier as Doctor Fine.

33. Luke Hemsworth and Matt Damon both appeared as actors playing Thor and Loki in Thor: Ragnarok.

Did you know about these roles and cameos before we mentioned them? If you already knew, then you really have a sharp eye.

If you like to expand this list by adding some celebrities and their roles, please let us know in the comment section below. We look forward to hearing your opinion.

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