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'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is filled with unexpected cameos — here they all are

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' is filled with unexpected cameos here they all are

Olivia Singh,Kirsten Acuna

The third movie in James Gunn's "Guardians" trilogy features an assortment of cameos and surprise appearances.Marvel Studios

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."
James Gunn's third "Guardians" movie is filled with both obvious and unsuspecting celebrity cameos.

"Peacemaker" star Jennifer Holland has a cameo as a screaming, injured Orgocorp employee.

Jennifer Holland at the LA premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in April 2023. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Holland, who's been married to "GotG" director James Gunn since 2022, is known for her role as Emilia Harcourt in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

She appeared as Harcourt in "The Suicide Squad," "Peacemaker," "Black Adam," and the end-credits scene of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

"The Suicide Squad" actor Daniela Melchior is unrecognizable as a character named Ura.

On the left: Daniela Melchior at the LA premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." On the right: Melchior in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Marvel St

Ura is an employee at Orgocorp who encounters the Guardians when they break in.

Against her will, she assists them in retrieving a passkey that'll help save Rocket's life.

Linda Cardellini, who stars as Laura Barton in the MCU, voices an otter named Lylla.

Lylla is voiced by Linda Cardellini in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Marvel Studiu

Lylla is one of Rocket Raccoon's friends from his past.

They were both victims of the High Evolutionary's unethical experimentation.

Mikaela Hoover voices Floor, another of Rocket's acquaintances from his pre-Guardian days.

Mikaela Hoover voices Floor in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP;

Floor is a genetically modified rabbit.

Hoover previously had small roles as Nova Prime's assistant in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1" and Camila in "The Suicide Squad."

Rounding out Rocket's friend group is a walrus named Teefs, voiced by Asim Chaudhry.

On the left: Asim Chaudhry at the LA premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." On the right: Teefs, voiced by Chaudry, in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP;

Teefs chooses his name based on his notable, long teeth.

"13 Going on 30" star Judy Greer voices War Pig, one of the High Evolutionary's genetically modified creatures on Counter-Earth.

Judy Greer at the LA premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" in April 2023. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

War Pig isn't the only Marvel character Greer has played.

You may also recognize her as Maggie, the ex-wife of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) in the "Ant-Man" films.

Michael Rooker briefly reprises his "Guardians" role as Yondu.

Michael Rooker as Yondu in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." Marvel Studios

Rooker appears in the third movie when Kraglin struggles to master the Yaka arrow, which he inherited after Yondu's death in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."

Kraglin hallucinates Yondu, who tells him to use his heart to guide the arrow.

Tara Strong takes over as the new voice of Mainframe.

Tara Strong voices Mainframe in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images; Marvel Studios

Mainframe was previously voiced by Miley Cyrus in "Vol. 2."

Strong is known for her extensive list of voice credits over the years.

She previously voiced Miss Minutes on season one of "Loki," and will reprise the role for the upcoming second season of the Disney+ show.

Seth Green returns to voice Howard the Duck.

Green has voiced the character in every "Guardians" movie. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Marvel Studios

Howard the Duck, who briefly appeared in the first two "Guardians" movies, is noticeably seen playing cards on Knowhere with Kraglin and Cosmo the Spacedog.

Rhett Miller, the lead singer of the band The Old 97's, returns as Bzermikitokolok.

(L-R): Rhett Miller of The Old 97's as Bzermikitokolok and Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in "The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special." Jessica Miglio/Marvel Studios/Disney+

Miller helped write the track "I Don't Know What Christmas Is (But Christmastime Is Here)" for the 2022 holiday special.

The group also appeared as an alien band in the special.