‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ cameos, from Ladypool and beyond

If you thought Spider-Man: No Way Home or Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness were the most cameo-filled an MCU movie could get, think again. Deadpool & Wolverine has gone all out to claim the cameo crown.

The cameos here are only possible thanks to Disney’s $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox, which granted the MCU access to everything from Deadpool to the X-Men to the Fantastic Four. We’ve seen some of these characters pop up in other MCU projects before — shout-out to WandaVision for really getting the ball rolling — but not to this extent. In Deadpool & Wolverine, we’re not just seeing the return of beloved X-Men. We’re also seeing MCU actors reprise characters from other franchises, or even offer viewers a glimpse of how some of our favorite fancasts could have gone down.

Deadpool & Wolverine‘s cameo fest can be a lot to take in, just because of how much is going on, but we’ve got you covered.

Here’s your guide to the biggest cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine, in chronological order.

Jon Favreau returns as Happy Hogan.

The honor of First Cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine goes to Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau), head of security at Stark Industries (and former chauffeur) who’s appeared in the Iron Man movies, the Spider-Man movies, and Avengers: Endgame.

In a 2018-set scene, he rejects Wade Wilson’s (Ryan Reynolds) application to become an Avenger. Sure, Deadpool wanted to meet Happy’s boss. But Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) doesn’t do cameos — sorry, meetings — anymore. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

The returning Deadpool crew includes Vanessa, Peter, and Shatterstar.

Several supporting characters from the first Deadpool movies are back, but in such a small capacity they’re basically glorified cameos. Coming together to celebrate Wade’s birthday are his beloved Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), former X-Force wild card Peter (Rob Delaney), recurring roommate Blind Al (Leslie Uggams), X-Men recruit Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), her girlfriend Yukio (Shioli Kutsuna), X-Men member Colossus (Stefan Kapičić), cab driver turned aspiring killer Dopinder (Karan Soni), and Buck (Randal Reeder), a regular at Deadpool’s old haunt, Sister Margaret’s School for Wayward Children.

Also back is Shatterstar (Lewis Tan), who died in the X Force debacle of Deadpool 2. Presumably, Wade revived the arrogant alien with Cable’s (Josh Brolin) time machine (not that we saw that in the post-credits!) Where’s the rest of the team, Wade? Did you pick and choose who lived and died? And where is Domino (Zazie Beetz), who survived the whole thing with luck on her side? — B.E.

Chris Hemsworth makes a brief and perplexing appearance as Thor.

Our first real Avenger in Deadpool & Wolverine is none other than Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the god of thunder himself. Deadpool sees him on one of the screens at the TVA, holding a wounded Deadpool in a scene that looks remarkably similar to Loki’s (Tom Hiddleston) death in Thor: The Dark World.

The TVA’s Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) shuts the screen off before we can see more of the scene, telling Deadpool not to get ahead of himself. But the movie never revisits that moment — not even in the end-credits scene! — leaving us without closure on Thor and Deadpool. — B.E.

Blink and you’ll miss The Incredible Hulk.

On Deadpool’s quest across the multiverse to find a new Wolverine, he runs across a Logan who is mid-fight with The Incredible Hulk. Since we see so little of this version of the Hulk, it’s unlikely to be any iteration we’ve seen in Marvel’s films. Instead, this moment pays tribute to the classic match-up between Wolverine and the Hulk, which we’ve seen in comics like the Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk miniseries, and even the 2009 animated film Hulk Vs. — B.E.

Henry Cavill is Wolverine (aka Cavillerine).

The DCEU’s former Superman crosses over into the MCU in Deadpool & Wolverine, with Henry Cavill briefly showing up as a Wolverine variant. (This is the only one Jackman doesn’t play in the film.) He shows up during Deadpool’s hunt for a new Wolverine, and while nothing comes of this particular partnership, his presence is a bit of a mic drop for the rivalry between DC and Marvel. (The real question: Is his Wolverine more of a Man of Adamantium or a Man of Steel?) — B.E.

Chris Evans is back as Johnny Storm, The Human Torch.

While at TVA headquarters, Deadpool sees Captain America in action on their screens, where snippets of past Avengers movies play out. But Chris Evans makes his first MCU appearance post-Endgame as his very first Marvel superhero outing.

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With one “Flame on!” Evans’ take on Johnny Storm (first seen in 2005’s Fantastic Four) roars back to life. Sure, he’s not around for long, but from the second he appears in the Void, it’s clear Fox’s Marvel characters are all back in play. Turns out that visiting the TVA’s cosmic trash heap has some billion-dollar perks. — B.E.

Cassandra Nova’s crew includes Sabertooth, Pyro, Azazel, and more.

The Void is where the TVA pitches variants it doesn’t want mussing up its sacred timeline. In Deadpool & Wolverine, that means a motley crew of past X-Men foes, all united under the skull-probing fist of Charles Xavier’s evil twin Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin). Riding up on the dumped Deadpool and Wolverine all Fury Road-style are X-Men’s snarling Sabretooth (Tyler Mane) and tongue-slinging Toad (Ray Park), X2’s fire-flinging Pyro (Aaron Stanford) and razor-fingered Lady Deathstrike (Kelly Hu), and X-Men: First Class‘ demonic Azazel (Jason Flemyng). Plus, they’ve got a version of the Juggernaut (not the one who got anally electrocuted in Deadpool 2). — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Giant Man is there too! Or he was…

Occasionally Ant Man uses his Pym Particles to grow massive, like Scott (Paul Rudd) did in Captain America: Civil War. And apparently sometimes Giant Man gets pitched into the Void, where he dies and his husk of a supersuit becomes the fort of the nefarious Cassandra Nova. — K.P.

What is Alioth?

Oh, hey, Alioth’s here! You know, the Guardian of the Void first introduced in Loki Season 1, episode 5? No worries if you’re not already an Alioth-head — all you need to know is that it’s a big, smoky beast that eats whatever it comes across in the Void. Think of it as a very spooky trash disposal system. — B.E.

Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra.

Though this casting news was announced back in 2023, it was no less thrilling to see Garner dual-fisting twin sai in Deadpool & Wolverine. Long before Black Widow flirted with Tony Stark in the ugh that was Iron Man 2, Garner was a sexy superheroine who kicked butt with style. Back in the 2000s, Garner teamed up with Ben Affleck for Daredevil, where she co-starred as his tough-as-nails love interest, before headlining her own spin-off movie Elektra a few years later. While Affleck eventually joined the DCEU as Batman, Garner gets to throw down with a way less grim group of super friends. — K.P.

Wesley Snipes is back as Blade.

The Void isn’t only for bad guys. When Deadpool and Wolverine battle to a breaking point in the wilderness, they’re taken in by a kindly crew of four. And among them is the baddest vampire slayer the MCU has even known.

Beginning in 1998, Wesley Snipes played the eponymous dhampir across three movies: Blade, Blade II, and Blade: Trinity (in which Ryan Reynolds co-starred as Hannibal King!). Fans have been hoping for Blade to rise again for years. In 2019, the MCU promised a reboot that would recast the title role to Mahershala Ali. While Snipes publicly supported the move, affirming Ali would “do great” in the part, there’s no denying the thrill of seeing Snipes himself back in the sunglasses and leather cloak. And while the reboot is still ostensibly set for 2025, it’s been hitting snags along the way. — K.P.

Dafne Keen is all grown up but still our Laura/X-23.

As the teeny but ferocious clone/daughter of Wolverine in Logan, Laura awed audiences. Child actress Dafne Keen matched Jackman’s intensity on-screen, whether she was pummeling goons or spitting out the names of her long-lost mutant friends. The actress went on to star in His Dark Materials and Star Wars series The Acolyte. But it’s good for the soul to see her back with Jackman, growling and sharing hard truths over a campfire. — K.P.

Channing Tatum is Gambit at long last.

The sheer chaos of this! The card-slinging hottie with a heavy Cajun accent has been a fan favorite in the X-Men animated series, but he kept being excluded from the movies. While Tatum has been rumored to be attached to the part since the 2000s, it just never worked out. In 2009’s loathed X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Gambit finally made the cut — but the role went to Taylor Kitsch.

For years, a Gambit solo movie was talked about but never came together. Perhaps it’s fitting that Deadpool & Wolverine is where Tatum finally stepped into the X-Men’s cowl. After all, Origins was also where Reynolds debuted as Deadpool, albeit a version fans loathed who’d get killed off in the post-credits shenanigans of Deadpool 2. So, why not use this Deadpool sequel to right the wrong of missing out on Tatum’s take on that accent, thicker than a granny’s gumbo? — K.P.

Blake Lively stars as Ladypool. (And Kidpool, Dogpool, and more are along for the ride.)

Being Deadpool is a family business: Look no further than the casting for Deadpool variants Ladypool and Kidpool. Blake Lively, who is married to Reynolds, takes on the role of Ladypool, while their daughter Inez Reynolds plays the foul-mouthed Kidpool.

These are far from the only Deadpool variants on display in the film. We also meet Nicepool (Reynolds), Dogpool, Headpool (aka Zombie Deadpool), Babypool, and so, so, so many more. Perhaps this movie should have been called Deadpool(s) & Wolverine, the way the third act throws every Deadpool variant and their mother at us. — B.E.

Wunmi Mosaku returns as Hunter B-15.

Alioth isn’t the only Loki star spotted in Deadpool & Wolverine, as TVA agent Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) shows up during the movie’s climax to investigate Mr. Paradox’s illicit activities. While she’s not around for long, she does inform Deadpool that his universe is no longer doomed. We love a cameo who also doubles as the bearer of good news! — B.E.

Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Zazie Beetz are not in Deadpool & Wolverine.

After charming as Domino in Deadpool 2, Zazie Beetz dipped to the DC side of superhero movies to play Arthur Fleck’s caring neighbor in Joker. She’s also set to appear in the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. But sadly, Beetz didn’t make the birthday party in Deadpool & Wolverine.

When images of Ladypool hit the web, fans were quick to speculate on who could be behind that mask and high ponytail. Lively was a popular pick, as was the couple’s noted bestie, Taylor Swift, who’s been known to walk with a slo-mo swagger in her music videos. Some speculated that Reynolds himself could be Ladypool, given Deadpool’s dexterity in high heels as seen in the Deadpool 2 music video “Ashes.”

The last actress at the center of fans’ Ladypool speculation was Emma Stone, who played Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man movies. Some pondered if Marvel might look to their Spider-verse for inspiration and bring Stone in as a nod to the comic book character Gwenpool. Sure, the colors for that merc are pink and white, but don’t let things like simple facts stand in the way of your fancast dreams. — K.P.

Deadpool & Wolverine is now in theaters.