• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

Kevin Feige confirms fan theory about Stan Lee and his Marvel cameos

April 29, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Warning. Minor spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 follow…

Stan Lee made his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe this weekend with his latest – and undoubtedly most out there – cameo to date, as the Marvel legend sits chatting to the Watchers during a brief sequence (and post-credit scene) in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

His appearance alongside the Watchers delivers a nod to the long-standing fan theory that, given his multitude of cameos in the MCU (and other non-Marvel Studios produced movies), he’s actually the cosmic being Uatu. And while it seems that isn’t exactly the case, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has now confirmed that Lee is indeed portraying the same character in each of his appearances, traversing space and time as he observes the goings on of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Stan Lee clearly exists, you know, above and apart from the reality of all the films,” Feige told Screen Rant. “So the notion that he could be sitting there on a cosmic pit stop during the jump gate sequence in Guardians was something very fun – James had that idea and we shot that cameo and loved it so much, you know, you see it a couple of times in the movie. It wasn’t in for a long time and we put it back in towards the end of the process where he references that time he was a Federal Express agent – we thought it would be fun to put that in there because that really says, so wait a minute, he’s this same character who’s popped up in all these films.”

Lee has already shot his cameos for Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War, while Bryan Singer has recently revealed he’ll also appear in the X-Men TV pilot Gifted.

SEE ALSO: There are two fun cameos in the credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to keep an eye out for

Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is scheduled for release on April 28th 2017 in the UK and on May 5th in the States, with director James Gunn reuniting with returning cast members Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Dave Bautista (Drax), Bradley Cooper (Rocket), Vin Diesel (Groot), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Michael Rooker (Yondu), Glenn Close (Nova Prime), Sean Gunn (Kraglin) and Laura Haddock (Meredith Quill) alongside new additions Pom Klementieff (Oldboy) as Mantis, Elizabeth Debicki (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) as Ayesha, Kurt Russell (The Hateful Eight) as Ego the Living Planet, Chris Sullivan (The Drop) as Taserface, Tommy Flanagan (Sons of Anarchy) as Tullk and Sylvester Stallone (Creed) as Stakar.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Kevin Feige, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan Lee

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer, who is the founder of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature film 'The Baby in the Basket' and the upcoming suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

The Essential Exorcism Movies of the 21st Century

The Return of Cameron Diaz: Her Best Movies Worth Revisiting

6 Great Australian Crime Movies of the 1980s

Maximum Van Dammage: The Definitive Top 10 Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies!

The Bourne Difference: The Major Book vs Movie Changes

18 Incredible 21st Century Films You May Have Missed

The Film Feud of the 90s: Steven Seagal vs Jean-Claude Van Damme

Ten Controversial Movies and the Drama Around Them

Overhated 2000s Horror Movies That Deserve Another Look

10 Great Forgotten 90s Thrillers You Need To See

Top Stories:

18 Incredible 21st Century Films You May Have Missed

Movie Review – Superman (2025)

Crazy Cult 80s Movies You May Have Missed

4K Ultra HD Review – Quatermass 2 (1957)

Movie Review – Sovereign (2025)

“Dexter In Space” – Michael C. Hall talks 20 years of Dexter and where the killer will go next

Movie Review – Abraham’s Boys (2025)

Matilda Lutz is Red Sonja in trailer for long-delayed fantasy reboot

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

Lock, Stock and The Essential Guy Ritchie Movies

Forgotten Horror Movie Gems From 25 Years Ago

Is Denis Villeneuve the Best Choice to Direct Bond?

10 Great Movies from the Once-Dominant Carolco Pictures

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket