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Michael Jackson Almost Appeared In A Beloved Marvel Movie

Michael Jackson pitched a non-speaking vampire cameo in Blade II and sought to buy Marvel to play characters like Spider-Man, but the cameo was cut due to scheduling issues.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe was at one point ready to include Michael Jackson. Here's what that role would have looked like for the pop star.

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Michael Jackson, who also made appearances in ‘The Wiz’ and ‘Men in Black II,’ nearly made a cameo in a Marvel supernatural movie.

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Michael Jackson Almost Appeared In A Beloved Marvel Movie

The Marvel Cinematic Universe was at one point ready to include Michael Jackson. Here's what that role would have looked like for the pop star.

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BGR broke the news in on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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