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Deadpool & Wolverine Cameos: Top 10 Ranked!

The latest Deadpool movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, wasn't just packed with action and laughs; it was a HUGE cameo party celebrating the entire superhero world!

Ranking the Best Cameos

This movie pulled out all the stops with a mix of classic Marvel characters and actors who've played iconic roles in past superhero movies and series. We're ranking the TOP 10 cameos that really made this movie so memorable and amazing for those fans who love all things superhero and those who really got hooked on all the cameos from Deadpool & Wolverine.

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10. Blake Lively as Ladypool

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Fans expected some surprises from Ryan Reynolds, but his wife, Blake Lively, showing up as Ladypool? Totally unexpected and awesome! Ladypool appears in a big action scene! She's a female version of Deadpool and her quick cameo and appearance in the trailer led to fans being super pumped for this iconic figure's entry into Deadpool & Wolverine. The pairing of Lively and Reynolds as these Deadpool variants was perfect as these two celebrities seem to love teasing one another which translates to a truly funny pairing and just added another incredible dimension!

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9. Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan

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The guy who kicked off the MCU with Iron Man (2008), Jon Favreau, made a surprise appearance as Happy Hogan! This cameo was unexpected for sure! It happened during a funny moment when Deadpool tries to become an Avenger! The combination of Deadpool's silly humor, combined with Happy Hogan's more serious style made it unforgettable for fans! What was impressive was how the appearance managed to tie in a few elements from these various films, with a few references! The pair together helped fans appreciate and bridge between this universe and what helped kick things off with the Marvel movies.

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8. Aaron Stanford as Pyro

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Aaron Stanford's return as Pyro was nostalgic and cool. Pyro appeared in the original X-Men trilogy. Here in Deadpool & Wolverine, Pyro is fighting alongside the villain Cassandra Nova and steals Johnny Storm's powers. Pyro was a key character and showed audiences his dramatic transformation. Pyro's powers were a special highlight with an epic visual demonstration of how crazy he truly is! Plus, Pyro's rivalry with Wolverine added depth, bringing some real memorable interactions that played well with what fans knew and expect about those two characters.

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7. Tyler Mane as Sabretooth

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Tyler Mane as Sabretooth (from the original X-Men) made a surprise comeback! This happened during an attack scene. Wolverine and Sabretooth went head to head with their rivalry being emphasized for those that were looking for a classic battle scene! Their memorable encounter is probably what makes this cameo work so well! This memorable matchup helped bring in a lot more for fans, especially with Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Their pairing truly captured those moments of nostalgia!

6. Dafne Keen as X-23

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Many wanted to see Dafne Keen return as X-23 (from Logan). In this show, X-23 appears a few times and takes on Juggernaut in a great scene that shows just how capable this skilled and highly respected young warrior is. Keen gave an epic performance that proved the skills and raw talent she has! What stood out from other appearances? It seemed like they tried to give this another father-daughter element in this movie between Wolverine and X-23.

5. Channing Tatum as Gambit

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It was awesome to finally see Channing Tatum as Gambit! After so many attempts. The fans always wondered when he'd be making an appearance and he helps the heroes! Gambit helped Deadpool and Wolverine and takes on the iconic role from X-Men comics in a costume that perfectly matches those comics! The appearance helped build excitement as a cameo!

4. Jennifer Garner as Elektra

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Jennifer Garner is back as Elektra and her action sequences in this cameo showed her signature skills in martial arts! She showed how skilled and awesome she still is. Garner's role and her appearance truly add some serious intensity to the movie. Elektra has long been considered an unforgettable and incredible Marvel hero and Garner helped show that off. She also got her own series which had some memorable moments, giving her role a major highlight! What made the appearance even better? The short role but its high intensity action scenes make this truly unique!

3. Wesley Snipes as Blade

Wesley Snipes' cameo as Blade was super surprising! Not only was his appearance a secret, Snipes said he wasn't doing this! Plus, rumors stated Snipes and Reynolds had a problem during the filming of Blade Trinity. Yet, here Snipes is, with this classic character!

2. Henry Cavill as Wolverine

Many fans wanted Henry Cavill to play Wolverine. This is why this cameo works! Deadpool travels through different universes! We get to see Cavill's Wolverine! There is a great sense of humor in that Deadpool says Marvel will treat Cavill much better!

1. Chris Evans as Johnny Storm

The best cameo was Chris Evans as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch). Johnny Storm shows up early, meeting Deadpool and Wolverine! His death in this was super memorable, he's later in an amazing post credit scene. What really helped this appearance was the amazing performance that really let audiences get a peek of Evans's dramatic range. This helps solidify Evans role and proves his iconic range. His appearance was truly a highlight that captured this special blend of humor!

All of these cameos from Deadpool & Wolverine made this movie truly epic and will have fans wanting more. It also showed that bringing in different universes can create even more hype for the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

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