The Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with cameos; heck, the complete factor is virtually constructed on them. For that matter, it is gotten to the purpose the place we each count on the MCU’s films to function shocking cameos (and we complain after they do not) but additionally deeply dislike the countless parade of cameos in new Marvel tasks.
And but, some of these cameos are basically as previous as TV itself, notably with regards to the sitcom (a staple of American tv and the muse upon which a lot of the medium is constructed). These long-lasting reveals, most of which solely concentrate on a number of primary characters, supply countless alternatives for a string of characters to make one-off appearances. Actually, the sitcom is constructed for cameos; it is a method for large celebrities to advertise themselves, earn a fast paycheck, and even simply get a begin on the trade earlier than changing into enormous. It is how Robert Downey Jr. discovered his method onto “Household Man,” why Brad Pitt popped in on “Mates,” and even the rationale John Wayne confirmed up on “I Love Lucy.”
It is solely becoming, then, that “Seinfeld” ought to function its share of cameos by then-future Marvel stars, seeing because the MCU has served as a continuation of the mega-popular sitcom’s TV construction and tropes. In truth, one explicit Marvel veteran really acquired his large break within the trade on “Seinfeld” earlier than changing into one of many foundational pillars of the MCU. Sure, I am speaking about hte man who helped construct the franchise as we all know it: Jon Favreau.
Jon Favreau performed a clown in Seinfeld
Earlier than he grew to become Blissful Hogan and directed the film that began the MCU, Favreau started his profession taking part in Eric the Clown in an episode of “Seinfeld” in 1994 — particularly, the season 5 episode “The Fireplace.”
Within the episode, George Costanza hires a clown to entertain the youngsters on the celebration of his newest girlfriend’s son. Whereas Eric the Clown does his, properly, clown issues, Costanza begins mocking Eric for not realizing who Bozo the Clown is (that and for selecting “Eric” as his clown title). The 2 combat over the legacy and relevancy of Bozo the clown, proper up till a small hearth breaks out within the kitchen throughout the occasion and George pulls a “Pressure Majeure” (or, should you’ve solely seen the underwhelming U.S. remake, a “Downhill”) and begins shoving individuals out of the way in which — together with ladies, kids, and Eric — to save lots of himself first.
Eric the Clown was Favreau’s first-ever TV position. He would quickly after play Monica’s millionaire boyfriend on “Mates” earlier than tackling his breakout position in “Swingers” (a movie that he additionally wrote) simply two years later. And in case you are like Eric and do not know who Bozo the Clown is, he was a preferred character often known as “The World’s Most Well-known Clown” and appeared on a number of TV reveals beginning in 1949 (probably the most well-known iteration of which was the one performed by Frank Avruch from 1959 to 1970).
