Summary
- Deadpool & Wolverine brings back familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for shocking and delightful cameos.
- The movie features iconic characters like Thor, Blade, and Lady Deathstrike in surprising and memorable appearances.
- Audiences can expect a mix of action, humor, and heart, along with unexpected twists and surprises in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine doesn’t shy away from the action, hilarity, and heart, but it also can’t help but focus on a few familiar faces. As audiences head into the Marvel Cinematic Universe once more, veterans of the Marvel movies are bound to see a few recognizable faces with shock and glee when they watch Deadpool & Wolverine.
All 9 Wolverine Variants in Deadpool & Wolverine
Hugh Jackman is the iconic one-and-only Wolverine, and Deadpool & Wolverine features an abundance of the adamantium-infused X-Man.
As Deadpool traverses the multiverse in search of a Wolverine, his dangerous antics will certainly be memorable for both himself and the audience. The best cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine involve shocking surprises for returning classics, and a few faces that some might not expect.
Spoilers ahead for Deadpool & Wolverine!Updated on January 6, 2025, by Jake Fillery: With Deadpool & Wolverine now available on Disney Plus and Blu-Ray, MCU fans have had months to scour and dissect every scene for some exciting cameos and easter eggs. With a fresh pair of eyes on every scene, audiences can be blessed with every cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine so that they can see this immense celebration of the MCU and the Marvel FOX Universe collide.
41 Thor
Played by: Chris Hemsworth
- Featured in: Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
It’s a very brief cameo, but as Paradox explains the importance of Wade Wilson in the TVA, he accidentally reveals a potential future, one where Deadpool is being cradled by Thor in what can only be assumed as an emotional moment in an Avengers movie. Thor is sporting new wounds, and is played by Chris Hemsworth in a role that only has him holding a seemingly dying Deadpool for a brief moment before Paradox turns off the monitor displaying it.
40 Henry Cavill as Wolverine
The Former Superman of the DCEU
Whilst traveling through the multiverse in search of a Wolverine willing to help Deadpool save his timeline, he comes across one with biceps even bigger than that of Hugh Jackman’s. When this man turns around, it’s none other than Henry Cavill, the icon who played Superman for the DCEU. Cavill looks great with the mutton chops and a cigar, but he wastes no time in reloading his arms and punching Deadpool back through the multiverse-hopping door he came from. Hopefully, this isn't the last that audiences see of the Cavillrine.
39 Blade
Played by: Wesley Snipes
- Featured in: Blade (1998), Blade 2 (2002), Blade: Trinity (2004)
There has, and still has, only ever been one Blade in the Marvel Universe. Blade pushed the boundaries for Marvel movies in 1998, so it’s only fitting that Wesley Snipes returns as the iconic Daywalker. Blade’s cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine is a great one, as it’s unexpected for a few reasons, especially with how fans have speculated for years that the relationship between Reynolds and Snipes soured with Blade Trinity. Regardless, it’s great to see this vampire killer in the sun again.
38 Elektra
Played by: Jennifer Garner
- Featured in: Daredevil (2003), Elektra (2005)
Heading straight out of the early years of Marvel, Elektra slashes her way through 2005, only to return in the Void in Deadpool & Wolverine. Elektra is once again played by Jennifer Garner, and Deadpool can’t help a shy little meta joke about her former love, Daredevil, who was played by Garner’s ex-husband Ben Affleck. Even so, Elektra gets her moments to shine.
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37 Gambit
Played by: Channing Tatum
For almost 20 years, 20th Century Fox had attempted to get a Gambit movie off the ground, with the producer and star of the movie being the one and only Channing Tatum. The role seemed to mean a lot to Tatum, and in Deadpool & Wolverine, he finally gets to don the iconic costume, staff, deck of cards, and, of course, the Cajun accent. Gambit’s role is a treat, as he fights for the forces of good whilst also proving what kind of hero he could have been if he was given a chance.
36 The Hulk
The Green Monster Who Fought Wolverine In His Debut
In a very, very brief cameo, the Hulk appears and even attacks Deadpool after the Merc with a Mouth hops through the multiverse in search of a Wolverine. Deadpool finds himself in a universe focused on the Incredible Hulk Vol 1 #340, where Wolverine dons his iconic brown and yellow costume and fights the Hulk. Whilst the fight isn’t shown, it’s still great to see a roaring Hulk reflect off of Adamantium claws.
35 Happy Hogan
Played by: Jon Favreau
- Featured in: Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Iron Man 3 (2013), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Towards the beginning of Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool interviews with Happy Hogan, the once chauffeur of Tony Stark, now turned Head of Security and close confidant. Deadpool tries to get into the Avengers, but it’s clear that Happy doesn’t believe the Merc with a Mouth is ready yet to be part of a team.
34 Johnny Storm, the Human Torch
Played by: Chris Evans
- Featured in: Fantastic Four (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
The proud and booming voice of Chris Evans always means one thing: Captain America is here to save the day. Yet, the leader of the Avengers doesn’t come armed with a shield, but instead two words: Flame on. In a shocker of a cameo, Chris Evans returns to play Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, who was Evans’ first role in Marvel with the Fantastic Four movies.
33 X-23 (Laura)
Played by: Dafne Keen
- Featured in: Logan (2017)
Laura Kinney said her goodbyes to the one and only Wolverine after he died protecting her and other Mutant children, allowing them to escape a dangerous organization that wanted them dead. Now a young woman, X-23 grew up thanks to Wolverine’s efforts and uses her adamantium claws in her hands and feet to stab and slash those who would threaten the force of good.
32 Ladypool
Played by: Blake Lively
Whilst her face is never revealed, it couldn’t be more obvious that the woman behind the red cowl is Blake Lively, the wife of Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds. Ladypool has a few lines towards the end of the film, and those who have seen Lively’s movies will recognize her voice as one of the more prominent members of the Deadpool Corps.