The hilarious Danny McBride makes a quick appearance in the popular 2007 coming-of-age teen comedy Superbad; Don't blink, or you just might miss it.

Summary

• Danny McBride's cameo in Superbad is so brief that it's easy to miss, but it offered a hint of the star he would become in the future.
• Seth Rogen gave McBride the uncredited role because he was a fan of his work, and they became friends, leading to more collaborations.
• Superbad marked the start of success for many involved, including Danny McBride, who went on to create and star in many hit TV shows.

The hilarious Danny McBride makes a surprise cameo in Superbad, but it's so brief that you might miss it if you're not paying attention. The film, written and executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and directed by Greg Mottola, has become a comedy classic. Sixteen years after its release, audiences are still reciting hilarious Superbad quotes. The movie marked the start of success for many of the people involved, and Danny McBride is one of the many actors who made an appearance before becoming a well-known name.

McBride is now famous for creating and starring in hit television series such as Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones. When Superbad was released in 2007, he had just starred in the independent film The Foot Fist Way, which he also co-wrote. Though still relatively unknown, he was carving a path for himself as a writer, producer, and comedic actor. Given McBride's eventual success, his Superbad cameo now appears to be a hint toward the star that he would become.

Danny McBride Appears As An Extra During Superbad's First Party Scene

Danny McBride appears in Superbad during a party scene about halfway in. At the 54:53 mark, he enters the kitchen with a beer and greets a group of friends. He can be seen briefly in the background, sifting through liquor and chatting with the group. This is the only scene in which he appears, and he does not have any speaking lines. In August 2017, Seth Rogen posted facts about the movie on Twitter to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. One tweet said, "Danny McBride is an extra in the background of the first party scene in Superbad." Before this tweet, few fans even realized that McBride was in the film.

Why Danny McBride Has A Cameo In Superbad

Seth Rogen was a fan of Danny McBride's work and gave him the uncredited role in Superbad as "Buddy at Party." The two met after Rogen and Superbad producer Judd Apatow watched The Foot Fist Way and expressed interest in working with McBride. This led to McBride being invited to the set of their latest film, Knocked Up, then to the actor making his cameo in Superbad alongside his The Foot Fist Way collaborators Jody Hill and Ben Best. From there, Rogen and McBride became good friends.

Superbad was just the first of several films they worked on together. The following year, McBride starred alongside Rogen in Pineapple Express, which was another box office success co-written and produced by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Judd Apatow. That movie, directed by McBride's friend David Gordon Green, better showcased his comedic talent. In 2009, McBride appeared in two more films alongside Rogen: Fanboys, in an uncredited role, and Observe and Report. In 2013, the actors again worked alongside each other in This is The End, another Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg film.