Brad Pitt’s Cameos: From Friends to Deadpool 2 and Beyond
Brad Pitt is famous for making surprise cameo appearances in many popular movies and TV shows. He has mastered the art of cameos, ranging from funny self-referential roles to deep, thought-provoking ones. From playing a weatherman who hates global warming on a late-night show to getting kidnapped in Jackass, Pitt’s cameos are always ingenious and entertaining.
Friends and Other TV Cameos
One of Pitt’s most memorable cameos was on the popular sitcom Friends, where he played Will Colbert, the founder of the “I Hate Rachel Green Club.” This role brilliantly played the fact that Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston (who played Rachel) at the time. Pitt also had a recurring cameo as The Weatherman on The Jim Jefferies Show, where he would scream about global warming. He even did a voice cameo in King of the Hill, perfectly imitating the character Jeff Boomhauer’s unintelligible way of speaking.
Movie Cameos
Pitt’s cameos in movies are just as surprising and unique. In Happy Feet Two, he voiced a krill named Will who tries to move up the food chain. In Jackass, he was “kidnapped” in a prank played on movie theater attendees. In Some Good News, he briefly appeared as The Weatherman, referencing his previous cameo. In Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, he had a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo as a bachelor on The Dating Game.
The Vanishing Act in Deadpool 2
One of Pitt’s most talked-about cameos was in Deadpool 2, where he played an invisible superhero called The Vanisher. The character’s power was being invisible, so Pitt was present throughout the movie but never seen – until the end when he becomes visible for a split second after being electrocuted. This clever setup and payoff made the cameo one of the most geniuses in recent memory.
The Ultimate Cameo in IF Movie
However, Pitt’s cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ animated film IF tops them all! In this movie about a girl who can see imaginary friends (IFs), Pitt had a screen time of precisely 0 seconds! He was either not featured at all or was present the entire time, unseen, just like his character The Vanisher in Deadpool 2. This unique, mind-bending cameo left audiences wondering and laughing at the sheer brilliance of it.
Whether he’s visible or invisible, Brad Pitt’s cameos are always a delightful surprise, adding an extra layer of fun and ingenuity to the movies and shows he appears in. His ability to play with audience expectations and deliver memorable, often self-referential performances is truly unmatched in Hollywood.
Some Other Notable Cameos of Brad Pitt:
Friends (TV show 1994-2004):
In this popular TV show, Brad Pitt played a character named Will Colbert, who started the “I Hate Rachel Green Club.” This was a clever joke because Pitt was married to
Jennifer Aniston (who played Rachel) at that time.
The Jim Jefferies Show (TV show 2017-2019):
Pitt appeared as a Weatherman who would shout and complain about global warming. This was like a funny little play, and he even called in from Venice in one episode, pretending to be in a “big flood situation.”
King of the Hill (cartoon 1997-2010):
In this cartoon series, Pitt voiced the character of Jeff Boomhauer’s brother, perfectly copying Jeff’s way of speaking which was hard to understand.
Happy Feet Two (movie 2011):
Pitt provided the voice for a character named Will, a small shrimp-like creature who tries to move up the food chain after learning he’s at the bottom. His friend Matt Damon also voiced a shrimp character in this animated movie.
Jackass (TV show 2000-2002):
In a prank scene, Pitt was seen waiting in line for a movie when a van pulled up, and men grabbed him and threw him in the van, leaving people confused and calling 911 thinking he was kidnapped.
Some Good News (2020):
This was a reference to Pitt’s Weatherman cameo from The Jim Jefferies Show. He briefly stuck his head out of a window and explained the weather in one short sentence.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (movie 2002):
Pitt and Matt Damon made very short appearances as bachelors on the show “The Dating Game” in this movie, without any talking.
Deadpool 2 (movie 2018):
In one of his most famous cameos, Pitt played an invisible superhero called The Vanisher. He was only seen for a second when he was electrocuted and became visible.
Being John Malkovich (movie 1999):
As Maxine was being interviewed on the red carpet, the camera showed Pitt standing next to her, being ignored by the photographers and reporters. This showed how quickly
celebrities can be forgotten.
These cameos show Brad Pitt’s many talents, his sense of humor, and his ability to make fun of himself. They add a delightful surprise for fans and movie watchers.
