18 Random Movie Cameos That Made Us Do Double Takes
1. David Bowie in “Zoolander”
Did you catch David Bowie in “Zoolander”? He plays himself and judges the hilarious walk-off between Derek and Hansel. It’s such a fun surprise!
2. Glenn Close in “Hook”
Glenn Close totally transformed for her cameo in “Hook”. She played a male pirate named Gutless, and it’s almost impossible to recognize her.
3. Cate Blanchett in “Hot Fuzz”
Cate Blanchett had a quick cameo in “Hot Fuzz” as Nicholas Angel’s ex-girlfriend, Janine. She’s in full forensic gear, so you might have missed her!
4. Brad Pitt in “Deadpool 2”
Brad Pitt made a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance as The Vanisher in “Deadpool 2”. His brief moment is hilarious and unexpected.
5. Matt Damon in “Thor: Ragnarok”
Matt Damon shows up in “Thor: Ragnarok” playing an Asgardian actor who portrays Loki in a play. It’s a fun and meta moment that’s hard to forget.
6. Chris Evans in “Free Guy”
Chris Evans has a super quick cameo in “Free Guy” where he reacts to Guy using Captain America’s shield. His reaction is priceless!
7. Daniel Craig in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Daniel Craig had a secret role as a stormtrooper in “The Force Awakens”. He’s the one who gets mind-tricked by Rey, but you’d never know it was him just by looking.
8. Stephen Colbert in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
Stephen Colbert, a huge Tolkien fan, got a cameo in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” as a Lake-town spy. It’s a fun nod to his fandom.
9. Michael Jackson in “Men in Black II”
Michael Jackson made a surprising cameo in “Men in Black II” as Agent M. It’s a brief but memorable appearance that’s classic MJ.
10. Ed Sheeran in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
Ed Sheeran popped up in “The Rise of Skywalker” as a stormtrooper. It’s another one of those cameos that you wouldn’t know unless you were told.
11. Stan Lee in Various Marvel Movies
Stan Lee’s cameos in Marvel movies are legendary. He appeared in almost every film, adding a special touch for fans each time.
12. Bill Murray in “Zombieland”
Bill Murray’s cameo in “Zombieland” is unforgettable. He plays a version of himself hiding out during the zombie apocalypse, and it’s pure comedy gold.
13. Tom Cruise in “Tropic Thunder”
Tom Cruise’s transformation into Les Grossman in “Tropic Thunder” is epic. He’s almost unrecognizable and absolutely hilarious.
14. Keanu Reeves in “Always Be My Maybe”
Keanu Reeves plays an exaggerated version of himself in “Always Be My Maybe”. His scenes are some of the funniest in the movie.
15. Donald Glover in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
Donald Glover appears in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” as Aaron Davis. It’s a small role, but fans loved seeing him in the Spider-Man universe.
16. Miley Cyrus in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
Miley Cyrus lent her voice to Mainframe in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. It’s a cameo you might not have noticed without knowing beforehand.
17. Johnny Depp in “21 Jump Street”
Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in the “21 Jump Street” movie, reprising his role from the original TV show. It’s a nostalgic and fun moment.
18. Channing Tatum in “This Is the End”
Channing Tatum has a wild cameo in “This Is the End”. He plays himself in a very unexpected and hilarious way that’s definitely memorable.
