Warning: This article contains spoilers for Beef season 2.
Oscar Isaac has spoken about the unexpected celebrity appearances in the second season of Beef, and shared how much it meant to him to perform with a band he’s long been a fan of.
The newest installments of this comedic drama are now available on Netflix. They follow Josh (Isaac) and his wife Lindsay (Carey Mulligan), a country club manager and his wife, who are being blackmailed by two younger coworkers and are seeking revenge.
A married couple is worried a video taken by Ashley and Austin could harm their reputation and upset their wealthy clients, some of whom are well-known celebrities.
In an interview with TopMob, Isaac discussed the celebrity cameos in Beef’s second season, explaining they felt like creator Lee Sung Jin—who also goes by ‘Sonny’—drawing from real life to add significant emotional impact to the show.
The show features a memorable appearance by the British band Hot Chip, whom the character Josh greatly admires and even gets to perform with in a dreamlike concert scene. This was particularly special for the actor Isaac, who fondly remembers listening to Hot Chip’s debut album.
He shared that Hot Chip was a band they’d discussed, and one that had a significant impact on him personally. He recalled receiving their CD around 2007 and listening to it constantly.
Being able to convince them to participate felt like something beyond just the task itself – it was really exciting. When Sonny confirmed, ‘It’s happening,’ that made it even better.
Isaac explained that the scene shows Josh desperately clinging to a memory, which is powerful because even at his peak, he understands it’s not real.
Here’s your guide to all the celebrity cameos in Beef season 2.
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Hot Chip
Fans first suspected Hot Chip would be part of the second season of Beef when their song, ‘Flutes,’ appeared in the show’s first teaser trailer, which came out in early March.
Josh and Lindsay have been fans of the band for years, and they fondly remember seeing them play early in their relationship.
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps makes a cameo appearance as a member of the country club run by Josh. He participates in a high-stakes poker game alongside Troy (played by William Fichtner) and guest star Benny Blanco (details on Blanco follow).
Michael Phelps is a celebrated American swimmer known for winning a record-breaking 28 Olympic medals – 23 of which were gold. He retired from competition after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Benny Blanco
Benny Blanco is a well-known record producer who has worked with many popular artists, including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Eminem, and SZA.
He is also known for his marriage to singer and Only Murders in the Building star Selena Gomez.
Finneas
Finneas is a singer, songwriter, and producer who’s become famous for working with his sister, Billie Eilish. He’s well-known for producing hits like the James Bond theme song, ‘No Time to Die,’ and ‘What Was I Made For?’ from the Barbie movie.
In addition to appearing in a cameo, he also created the original music for the second season of Beef, making his on-screen appearance an extra perk.
Suni Lee
Suni Lee, a decorated American gymnast with six Olympic medals – two of which are gold – is also planning to train at the club.
She also gained recognition for appearing on the thirtieth season of Dancing with the Stars, the American version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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David Craig writes about TV dramas and comedies for TopMob, focusing on the newest and most popular shows on television and streaming platforms. Before joining TopMob, he worked at Starburst Magazine and hosted The Winter King Podcast for ITVX. He also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Sheffield.
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