An incredible number of celebrities made cameo appearances throughout Kevin Smith’s latest stoner comedy, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. After an 18-year hiatus from the big screen, the two comedically idiotic characters have come back together for another ludicrous adventure across the Hollywood limelights. Directed and starring Smith as Silent Bob, the film also stars Jason Mewes as the titular Jay, as well as Harley Quinn Smith (the director’s daughter), Aparna Brielle, and Shannon Elizabeth in supporting roles.

The film itself is a strange, self-realizing production, with several actors not only playing their own fictional characters, but also a version of their real selves as well. Jay and Silent Bob, in turn, also return to Hollywood once they find out that a movie studio is intending to reboot the Bluntman and Chronic series, which they have every intention of stopping. Along with frequent pop culture references and parodies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC movies and TV shows, they also bump into an incredible number of familiar faces.

Here’s a quick guide to all the cameo appearances that occur during Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and where you’ve seen these actors before.

Ben Affleck

The former Batman star is no stranger to the View Askewniverse. A good friend of Kevin Smith’s, Ben Affleck and Smith have collaborated in several films together over the years, including Mallrats, Dogma, Daredevil, and Chasing Amy.

Matt Damon

Reprising his role as Loki from Dogma (not to be confused with the Marvel villain he played in a play-within-the-film in Thor: Ragnarok), Damon’s comedic career is often overshadowed by his dramatic roles. In addition to his cameo appearance in Deadpool 2, Damon has also shown off his comedy skills in films such as Stuck on You, The Informant!, Downsizing, Suburbicon, and Ocean’s Eleven.

Chris Hemsworth

Speaking of Thor: Ragnarok, star Chris Hemsworth also shows up in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Best known for his role as The God of Thunder in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Australian actor has also appeared in Snow White and the Huntsman, Men in Black: International, and the neon thriller Bad Times at the El Royale.

Val Kilmer

Returning to the superhero stage (sort of) as the star of the controversial Bluntman and Chronic reboot, Val Kilmer has led a long and successive career in Hollywood. In addition to playing the Dark Knight in the unimpressive Batman Forever, Kilmer has also appeared in films such as Tombstone, Top Gun, Heat, and The Doors.

Jason Biggs and James Van Der Beek

Similar to their cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jason Biggs and James Van Der Beek will return for Reboot, both playing a version of themselves. Biggs has starred in the American Pie series, as well as Loser, while Van Der Beek has starred in films like Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction - and, of course, played the titular Dawson in Dawson’s Creek.

Stan Lee

No stranger to cameo appearances, Marvel legend Stan Lee played a posthumous part in the mid-credits scene of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. In order to secure the cameo (Lee tragically passed away in November 2018), Smith used archive footage of himself with Lee from a past San Diego Comic-Con.

The Clerks Cast

The cast of Clerks – including Grant Hicks, Brian O’Halloran (both of whom have other roles in the film), Marilyn Ghigliotti, Ernie O’Donnell, Scott Schiaffo and John Willyung – makes a special appearnce in the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as versions of themselves. Together, they make up a 25th anniversary panel for the 1994 buddy comedy at Chronic-Con.

Tommy Chong

Stoner icon Tommy Chong appropriate pops up in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as Alfred, the butler to Bluntman and Chronic. In addition to his classic comedic work with Richard Marin as the Cheech & Chong duo, Chong has also appeared in Zootopia and That ’70s Show.

Robert Kirkman

Comic book writer Robert Kirkman also shows up during the SDCC sequence of the Reboot. Best known for co-creating The Walking Dead, Kirkman has also lent his hand to writing Ultimate X-Men, Irredeemable Ant-Man and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics.

Jake Richardson and Nick Fehlinger

In a mid-credits scene, Jake Richardson and Nick Fehlinger reprise their roles from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as two persistent young boys who buy weed from the titular duo.

The Comic Book Men Cast

Kevin Smith’s band of proud comic geeks made a grand return for the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Appearing together for a reunion panel from the cancelled, real-life AMC series are Walt Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Ming Chen, and Mike Zapcic.

Craig Robinson

Appearing in the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot as a judge named Jerry N. Executioner, Craig Robinson is best known for his roles in The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine, and This Is The End. Recently, he also had a supported part in the Eddie Murphy Netflix vehicle Dolemite Is My Name.

Chris Jericho

Interestingly enough, former WWE and current AEW superstar Chris Jericho appears in the Reboot as the Ku Klux Klan’s Grand Wizard.

Brian Quinn

Brian Quinn (better known as Q) shows up in the Reboot as a Bluntman cosplayer. In addition to serving as one of the hosts on Impractical Jokers, Quinn has also appeared on Smith’s Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave podcast.

Method Man and Redman

Rappers, producers, and well-known comic book fans Method Man and Redman make an appearance together in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Both rappers are known for their lyrical ramblings about weed, but Method Man specifically is most known for songs such as “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Wu-Tang,” and “Gravel Pit.”

Chris Wood

Chris Wood appears as a convention attendee. The actor is most known for his roles as Mon-El in Supergirl and Kai Parker in The Vampire Diaries.

Jesse Rath

Jesse Rath appears as a convention attendee. Rath is best known for his roles as Queri Dox and Brianiac-5 in Supergirl.

Fred Armisen

Actor and comedian Fred Armisen can be seen in the film as an Uber driver. The comic performer is most known for his various parts on Saturday Night Live, as well as his supporting roles in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Easy A.

Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader is reprising his role from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back as a security guard. In addition to his live-action performances in comedies such as Napolean Dynamite and Office Space, Bader has also voiced the Dark Knight in Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Harley Quinn, and even Young Sheldon.

More of Kevin Smith’s Friends

Also appearing in the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot are fellow Fatman Beyond co-host Marc Bernardin, and executive producer of Clerks: The Cartoon David Mandel.

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  • Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Release Date: 2019-10-15