Ten famous people you didn't notice in cult movies

Sometimes, you watch a movie and suddenly notice that a famous actor, musician, or even the director himself has appeared in the background. Other times, you learn that someone hiding behind a layer of makeup or special effects was also a well-known actor. Virtually all movie lovers enjoy discovering these little surprises.

This is why we put together a selection of famous people who appeared in cult movies — and the chances are you didn’t notice.

Peter Jackson in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

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Selena Gomez in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)

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Daniel Craig in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

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Edward Norton in Kingdom of Heaven (2005)

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Keira Knightley in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (1999)

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Richard Armitage in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (1999)

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Tim Burton in Hoffa (1992)

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Richard Branson in Casino Royale (2006)

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Tobey Maguire in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

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Jonny Greenwood, Philip Selway (Radiohead), and Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2004)

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