Marvel Studios has managed to surprise audiences time and again by incorporating unexpected faces into their movies. While some actors are instantly recognizable in their roles, there are many hidden gems who made brief appearances or took on lesser-known characters. Here are some individuals you may not have realized were part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

1. Nathan Fillion – Known for his roles in TV shows like “Castle” and “Firefly,” Fillion made a cameo appearance in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” as Simon Williams, an actor who starred in fictional films within the Marvel universe.
2. Matt Damon – In “Thor: Ragnarok,” Damon appeared in a hilarious cameo as an actor playing Loki in a stage play reenacting Thor’s previous adventures.
3. Seth Green – The well-known comedian lent his voice to Howard the Duck in the post-credits scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
4. Miley Cyrus – Surprisingly, the famous singer and actress voiced the character of Mainframe, a robotic Ravager, in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”
5. David Hasselhoff – In a meta nod to the character’s comic book origins, Hasselhoff appeared as himself in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” where he was revealed to be Star-Lord’s childhood hero.
6. James D’Arcy – While many may recognize him from the TV series “Agent Carter,” D’Arcy also made a cameo appearance as Edwin Jarvis, the butler, in “Avengers: Endgame.”
7. Ving Rhames – Known for his roles in action movies like “Pulp Fiction” and the “Mission: Impossible” series, Rhames appeared as the voice of the Hulk’s Quinjet’s AI system, Friday, in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”
8. Olivia Munn – Before joining the X-Men universe as Psylocke, Munn portrayed a reporter in “Iron Man 2” during the Stark Expo scenes.
9. Taika Waititi – The director of “Thor: Ragnarok” also had a humorous cameo in the film as Korg, a lovable alien gladiator.
10. Stan Lee (RIP) – Marvel’s legendary creator, Stan Lee, made numerous cameos throughout the MCU films, with each appearance eagerly awaited by fans.

These are just a few examples of the many surprising appearances in Marvel movies. Marvel Studios has mastered the art of incorporating unexpected talent into their films, adding an extra layer of excitement for eagle-eyed viewers. So, the next time you rewatch a Marvel movie, keep an eye out for these hidden gems and see if you can spot any others.