XXX Movie Series: 5 Sports Star Cameos In The Xander Cage Film

The appearance of sports stars in movies never fails to ignite excitement among audiences. Whether it's the allure of their celebrity status or the fusion of sports and cinema, it always captures our attention. In the XXX series, led by Vin Diesel as NSA spy Xander Cage, real-life athletes were enlisted by director Rob Cohen to bring authenticity and credibility to the film. As the series protagonist hails from the world of extreme sports, these athletes made cameo appearances, contributing to the film's success and inspiring multiple sequels. Let's delve into a few of these sports stars who graced the screen in this movie.

Skateboarder Tony Hawk In XXX Movie Series

During Xander Cage's exhilarating opening stunt scene, skateboarder Tony Hawk makes a cameo appearance. As Cage safely parachutes to the ground, a 'Caddy Driver' witnesses the spectacle and eagerly calls on his friends to capture the moment with their cameras. Tony Hawk, renowned as one of the world's most iconic skateboarders, was already a legend by the late '90s, adding a touch of authenticity and excitement to the movie with his brief appearance.

Neymar In XXX: Return of Xander Cage

In the 2017 action film, ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage,’ Neymar had the incredible opportunity to share the screen with hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson. Their scene together features engaging dialogue and even incorporates Neymar's footballing skills, making it a standout moment in the movie. The chance to star alongside Jackson was undoubtedly awesome and impressive for Neymar, adding to the allure of his cameo appearance.

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BMX Rider Mat Hoffman In XXX Movie Series

In the first Xander Cage movie, shortly after the exhilarating opening car scene, BMX star Mat Hoffman makes a cameo appearance. As Xander Cage celebrates his latest stunt, he is approached by Hoffman's character, credited as ‘Extreme Guy,’ who asks about a trick described as the "Superman seat-grab barrel roll" by Diesel's character. At the time of the movie's release, Hoffman, also known as ‘The Condor,’ was already a seasoned industry veteran and the driving force behind Hoffman Promotions and Hoffman Bikes.

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Freestyle Motocross Racer Carey Hart In XXX Movie Series

Motocross star Carey Hart makes an appearance alongside Tony Hawk as "Caddy Passenger" in the movie. Wearing a dark beanie, Hart watches Xander Cage's opening stunt with awe. Hart rose to prominence as a professional motocross racer in the early '90s and is credited with innovating the now-famous "invert superman" or "Hart Attack" seat-grab move in 1999, solidifying his status as a true star by the time the movie was released. Hart also made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2003 movie ‘Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle’ and later married the musician Pink in 2006.

Skateboarder Mike Vallely In XXX Movie Series

Skateboarder Mike Vallely, also known as "Mike V," makes a cameo appearance during the opening stunt sequence of the action film. Vallely appears just before Tony Hawk, holding a Sony videocamera and urging someone to "Pull it! Pull it!" while recording Xander Cage's daring stunt. Vallely gained fame as a skateboarder in the late '80s and later became the first professional board athlete to transition to professional hockey. Presently, Vallely serves as the lead singer of Black Flag. He has portrayed Rudolph in ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ and Nico in ‘The Hangover’ movie franchise.

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