Cameos
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Despite spending years mocking his Green Lantern, Ryan Reynolds now says he would "totally" cameo in Lanterns: "I owe my entire career to that movie"
Ryan Reynolds, despite past mockery of the Green Lantern film, has expressed willingness to make a cameo in the HBO series "Lanterns." He stated that the experience of making the movie, while teaching him what not to do, was a gift that contributed significantly to his career.
Robert Downey Jr. reveals the "reshot" Avengers: Infinity War cameo that didn't make the cut
Robert Downey Jr. and Joe Russo confirmed that a cameo by Happy Hogan and a cameo by Joe Russo himself were cut from the first act of Avengers: Infinity War. While the Happy Hogan cameo was reshot and then removed, Joe Russo's cameo as a paparazzi was also cut. Russo did appear in a Blip support group in Avengers: Endgame.
The Incredible Hulk director says Captain America was originally in the movie, but it was a "little too dark"
Director Louis Leterrier confirmed a darker, longer cut of The Incredible Hulk existed and teased major cameos, including Captain America, which was ultimately cut for being "too dark." He also discussed the film's role as an early building block for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the recurrence of its characters in later films.
Sonic and Joining to Support Someone Else’s Battle
This article discusses Sonic the Hedgehog's history of making appearances in other games. Despite his own busy schedule with his franchise, Sonic has occasionally supported other titles through cameos.
4 years ago, the MCU debuted one of its most random post-credit cameos, and we still don't know if we'll ever…
Four years after its release, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's cameo appearance of Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder remains a dangling plot thread with no clear payoff in sight. Introduced as a character tasked with hunting Thor, Hercules, played by Brett Goldstein, has not reappeared since the film's post-credits scene, leaving fans and even director Taika Waititi uncertain about his future in the MCU.
The Mandalorian star wasn't tricked by attempts to hide Luke Skywalker in the season 2 finale
Actress Ming-Na Wen revealed that she knew Luke Skywalker's appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 finale was real, despite attempts to keep it a secret from the cast. She shared details about the deception, including the use of a painted R2-D2 and a cover story involving Plo Koon, which her co-star Katee Sackhoff believed. The article also briefly mentions Luke Skywalker's appearance in The Book of Boba Fett and hints at his potential presence in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
First reviews for horror movie spoof Scary Movie 6 disagree on the jokes, but say the surprise cameos are…
Reviews for the horror parody Scary Movie 6 are mixed, with critics noting that while many jokes fall flat and the satire lacks timeliness, the surprise celebrity cameos are a highlight. Directed by Michael Tiddes and written by members of the Wayans family, the film has received a low Rotten Tomatoes score but is not the lowest in the franchise.
A Star Wars fan thinks they've spotted a Luke Skywalker cameo in The Mandalorian and Grogu
A fan theory suggests Luke Skywalker may have made a cameo appearance in the opening credits of the film The Mandalorian and Grogu. The potential cameo involves an R2 unit being lowered into an X-wing, which some believe could be R2-D2 on Luke's personal craft. The article also references past appearances of Luke Skywalker and Grogu in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Easter eggs and cameos: all the Star Wars references you might have missed
This guide details numerous Easter eggs and cameos found in The Mandalorian and Grogu, referencing characters and moments from across the Star Wars universe. It highlights appearances by Martin Scorsese as Hugo the chef, and cameos from Star Wars figures like Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy, alongside numerous in-universe nods to previous films and shows.
The biggest missing cameo from The Boys season 5 finale turned it down
The series finale of The Boys season 5 concluded without a highly anticipated cameo from Queen Maeve, despite several hints throughout the season. While characters like Sister Sage and Annie referenced Maeve, the Supe ultimately did not appear in the final confrontation. The article discusses this notable absence and its impact on the series' conclusion.
Gen V star was completely unaware of her surprise "cameo" in The Boys season 5 episode 6
Gen V star Maddie Phillips was unaware of her character Cate Dunlap's surprise cameo in The Boys season 5 episode 6. Cate's photo appeared on a wall of psychic Supes, a detail Phillips did not know would be included.
The Boys season 5 episode 7 features a shark voiced by a Marvel legend, and it's probably the best cameo in the…
The latest episode of The Boys season 5 featured a notable cameo with actor Samuel L. Jackson voicing a hammerhead shark. This appearance has been highlighted by fans and critics as a significant and memorable guest spot in the series.
Supernatural fans agree that the long-awaited reunion was upstaged by all those surprise actor cameos in The Boys season…
The latest episode of The Boys featured a highly anticipated reunion of Supernatural actors Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins, alongside cameos from Super Bad and This Is the End. Creator Eric Kripke, who also created Supernatural, incorporated signature elements from the earlier series, leading fans to discuss whether these surprise appearances overshadowed the main plot.
Scrapped The Super Mario Bros. Movie Ending Revealed
The Super Mario Bros. Movie originally planned to feature more cameos, including a character from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. This ending was ultimately scrapped by Nintendo during development.
Jon Favreau explains how The Mandalorian and Grogu's unlikely Martin Scorsese cameo came to be
Director Jon Favreau explained how legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese came to voice an alien shopkeeper in the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Favreau, a fan of Scorsese's work, expressed his admiration and slight nervousness around the influential director.
Miyamoto explains how Fox McCloud ended up in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto explained that the idea for Fox McCloud's cameo in The Super Mario Bros. Movie originated from the animation studio Illumination. This surprise appearance was not widely anticipated, even with other Nintendo character cameos confirmed.
Despite plenty of cameos in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, an Avengers-style Super Smash Bros. film isn't likely right now
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri have stated that a Super Smash Bros. film is unlikely in the near future, despite cameos in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. They are currently focused on individual film projects rather than building a shared cinematic universe like Marvel's Avengers. Cameos and character introductions are being considered on a case-by-case basis for fun within scenes.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ending explained: how many post-credits scenes are there, all the Nintendo cameos, and does it set up a Super Smash Bros. movie?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's ending resolves the conflict with Bowser Jr. and Rosalina, featuring numerous Nintendo character cameos and setting up potential future installments like a Super Smash Bros. movie. The film includes two post-credits scenes, one featuring Fox McCloud and another introducing Princess Daisy, hinting at further franchise expansion.
No Smash Bros. Movie In The Works, Despite Mario Galaxy’s Surprise Crossovers
Nintendo and Illumination have stated there are no current plans for a Super Smash Bros. crossover movie, despite the inclusion of Star Fox's Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. The companies are focusing on individual film projects rather than building a shared cinematic universe. Director Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri confirmed that character cameos are considered on a case-by-case basis for scene-specific fun.
Shigeru Miyamoto says he’s “on a mission to try to include Pikmin in any kind of Nintendo product we put up”
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto stated his ongoing mission is to incorporate Pikmin into as many Nintendo products as possible, seeing the creatures' appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a natural fit. The entire Pikmin series is currently available on Nintendo Switch.
