{"id":2375849,"date":"2026-04-16T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2375849"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:05:33","slug":"oscar-isaac-reacts-to-beef-season-2s-celebrity-cameos-and-performing-with-iconic-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/oscar-isaac-reacts-to-beef-season-2s-celebrity-cameos-and-performing-with-iconic-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Oscar Isaac reacts to Beef season 2’s celebrity cameos \u2013 and performing with iconic band"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Beef season 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oscar Isaac has addressed the surprise celebrity cameos in Beef season 2, including the emotional experience of getting to perform alongside a band he has admired in real-life.<\/p>\n

The latest episodes of the anthology comedy-drama are currently streaming on Netflix<\/a>, chronicling the grudge held by country club manager Josh (Isaac) and his wife Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), against two junior employees attempting to blackmail them.<\/p>\n

The married couple fear damage to their reputation from a worrying video captured by Ashley (Cailee Spaeny<\/a>) and Austin (Charles Melton), which could cause uproar among their wealthy clientele \u2013 including more than one famous face.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Radio Times <\/strong>about the string of celebrity cameos in Beef season 2<\/a>, Isaac saw them as creator Lee Sung Jin (also known as ‘Sonny’) taking elements of real life and inserting them into the show in a way that carries “emotional potency”.<\/p>\n

One such example is an extended cameo from British synth-pop band Hot Chip, who Josh admires and gets the chance to perform with in one surreal concert scene. It was a dream come true for Isaac, who has fond memories of listening to their first album.<\/p>\n

“[Hot Chip] is a group that we both talked about and one that actually meant a lot to me as well,” he explained. “I remember getting the CD in, I think, 2007 and listening to it obsessively.<\/p>\n

“And the fact that we landed on them, and were able to get them to come out and play, there was just a meta level to what we were doing. So that was so exciting when [Sonny] said, ‘It\u2019s happening’.”<\/p>\n

Of the scene in question, Isaac added: “It’s also a moment where [Josh] is just trying to hold on to some past feeling and it’s great because, in that moment when he’s at his highest, he is also realising that it’s just an illusion.”<\/p>\n

Here’s your guide to all the celebrity cameos in Beef season 2.<\/p>\n

Beef season 2 cameos explained: Which celebrities make surprise appearances?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hot Chip<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Alexis<\/div>\n

Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip performs on stage during a concert at Troxy in September 2025.\u00a0Joseph Okpako \/ WireImage<\/span><\/p>\n

The first hint towards Hot Chip’s involvement in Beef season 2 was their hit song, Flutes, being featured as the backing track to the initial teaser trailer<\/a> released in early March.<\/p>\n

Within the world of the show, Josh and Lindsay are long-time fans of the band and made fond memories at one of their gigs in the early days of their romance.<\/p>\n

Michael Phelps<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Michael<\/div>\n

Michael Phelps stars in Beef season 2.\u00a0Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Phelps is a member of the country club that Josh manages, who chips in to a high-stakes poker game between Troy (played by William Fichtner) and fellow guest star Benny Blanco (more on him below).<\/p>\n

Phelps became famous as a professional swimmer competing for the USA and currently holds the record for most Olympic medals won by a single athlete (28 in total, including 23 golds). He announced his retirement after the 2016 games in Rio.<\/p>\n

Benny Blanco<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Troy<\/div>\n

William Fichtner, Oscar Isaac and Benny Blanco star in Beef season 2\u00a0Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

Benny Blanco is a record producer known for his collaborations with massively famous artists, such as Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Eminem and SZA, to name just a few.<\/p>\n

He is also known for his marriage to singer and Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez.<\/p>\n

Finneas<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Finneas<\/div>\n

Finneas stars in Beef season 2.\u00a0Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

Finneas is best known as a singer-songwriter and music producer, having earned particular acclaim for collaborations with his younger sister, pop star Billie Eilish, such as Bond track No Time to Die and Barbie’s What Was I Made For?.<\/p>\n

He also composed the original score for Beef season 2, meaning his cameo is just an added bonus on top of that larger role.<\/p>\n

Suni Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Josh<\/div>\n

Oscar Isaac and Suni Lee star in Beef season 2\u00a0Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

Another elite athlete looking to make use of the club facilities is Suni Lee, a gymnast for the United States’ national team, who currently holds six Olympic medals (including two golds).<\/p>\n

She is also known for competing on the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars (the US equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing).<\/p>\n

Beef season 2 is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from \u00a35.99 a month<\/a>. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass<\/a> and Virgin Media<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add Beef to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app<\/a><\/u> \u2013 download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> and Streaming Guide<\/a> to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.radiotimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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