The best war series of all time stars 11 stars you completely forgot about (even Tom Hardy was there!)

Band of Brothers – We were like brothers Even after more than 20 years, it is still a war series masterpiece that is undisputed at the top of the genre. In it, the paratrooper regiment of the “Easy Company” experiences the Second World War on European soil up close – from the US landing in France to the liberation of the German concentration camp. When you look back, you’re also amazed at how many of today’s stars make brief appearances in the series.

These are the 11 amazing guest stars in the war series Band of Brothers

With Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston and Michael Cudlitz, the main cast of Band of Brothers is made up of well-known actors. However, we look at the supporting roles of those who had shorter guest appearances. Here you can discover world-famous stars in the cast of the war series, which is currently streaming on WOW *.

War Series Cameo: Tom Hanks hides in Band of Brothers

Famously wore acting superstar Tom Hanks As a producer, screenwriter and director, he made a significant contribution to the creation of the war series Band of Brothers. Without him, the famous HBO production would never have been made. But did you know that in episode 5 he also appeared briefly in the background unnamed British officer you can see?

Colin Hanks also appeared in 2 episodes of Band of Brothers

Also Tom Hanks’ son Colin Hankswho is now a seasoned actor himself after roles in Dexter, Fargo and American Crime Story, had the honor of being Lieutenant Henry Jones to appear in two episodes (episodes 8 & 9) of the war series and win the siege of Haguenau.

Dominic Cooper is easy to miss in the war series

Dominic Coopernow known for the series Preacher and his MCU appearances as a young Howard Stark, can be seen in Band of Brothers as a soldier Allington can be spotted grabbing a plate of sphaghetti in the first episode… and then never appearing in any further episodes.

Stephen Graham stops by as the British acting elite

Anyone who watches an English series or a British film every now and then will enjoy it Stephen Graham not over. He is currently playing a crucial role in Netflix’s Bodies. In two episodes of Band of Brothers (Episode 1 & 2) he appeared as Myron Mike Ranney to see who first fell into disgrace by disobeying orders and then regained his honor on D-Day.

Series star Andrew Scott appears in an episode of Band of Brothers

At the latest after his iconic series role as antagonist Moriarty in Sherlock or his part as the “hot priest” in the second season of Fleabag Andrew Scott a series darling. But would you have remembered that he appeared briefly in the dramatic role of the young parachute hunter in the second episode of Band of Brothers John D Hall was there?

Simon Pegg admired Band of Brothers at a young age

Whether as a British comedy legend from Shaun of the Dead or as a Tom Cruise sidekick in the Mission: Impossible series: Simon Pegg Actually every film fan knows it. In the war series Band of Brothers he appeared as an officer in two episodes (episodes 1 & 2). William S Evanswho volunteered to protect his brother from conscription but then died in a plane crash.

War series instead of comedy show: Jimmy Fallon is in an episode of Band of Brothers

Today is Jimmy Fallon best known as an American comedian, presenter and host of The Tonight Show. He also showed his acting ambitions in episode 5 of Band of Brothers Lt. George C. Rice. There he played the driver of an army jeep that guaranteed supplies in Bastogne.

Tom Hardy was still green behind the ears in the war series Band of Brothers

Two episodes (Episodes 9 & 10) of Band of Brothers can also boast that Tom Hardy as John A. Janovec to have on board. He replenished the ranks of Easy Company at the very end of the war series, but was not a great fighter. At that time, the actor playing the young soldier was not yet known to anyone as Batman’s opponent or Mad Max: Fury Road star.

David Schwimmer has no friends in Band of Brothers

David Schwimmer was already a known quantity before Band of Brothers thanks to the hit sitcom Friends. This made his appearance as an incompetent, hated instructor all the more striking Herbert M. Sobel in three episodes of the war series (episodes 1, 4 and 10).

James McAvoy appears in an episode of Band of Brothers

In episode 4 of the war series, many will be surprised that suddenly James McAvoy as
James W Miller appears in Band of Brothers. However, his part in Operation Market Garden was short and fatal. McAvoy’s breakthrough as an actor came four years later in The King of Narnia, after which he only increased his fame with X-Men: First Decision, Split and His Dark Materials.

Michael Fassbender had a larger role in the war series Band of Brothers

Another later X-Men star who was part of Band of Brothers is Michael Fassbender. In an impressive seven of the ten episodes he was a machine gunner Burton P. “Pat” Christenson
there (episodes 1 and 5-10). Nevertheless, very few people remember his appearance.

Series fans will also recognize other actors such as Richard Speight Jr. (Supernatural), Kirk Acevedo (Fringe), Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) and Eion Bailey (Once Upon a Time) in smaller roles.

In the highly anticipated new war series Masters of the Air, which is supposed to follow on from Band of Brothers, also features plenty of current rising stars with actors like Barry Keoghan and Austin Butler. Will we look back in 20 years and see familiar faces in mini supporting roles?

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