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There are only 5 actors who have played multiple characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here they all are.

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Stan Lee arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere of Marvel Studios 'Ant-Man' at Dolby Theatre on June 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California. Jason Merritt/Getty
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During a panel at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Saturday morning, Disney announced the cast of their upcoming Marvel Studios movie, "The Eternals." The announcement included some major names that fans have been waiting to see join the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years, like Angelina Jolie, and "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harrington.

But to some sharp-eared Marvel fans, one name stuck out: Gemma Chan, who was cast as Sersi, a member of the immortal Eternals. Although this will be Sersi's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this isn't Chan's first appearance — in 2018, she played alongside Brie Larson in "Captain Marvel" as a completely different character.

Chan isn't the only actor to return to the Marvel scene as a different character. In fact, Saturday's casting announcement marks her as the fifth actor to appear as more than one character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Here are all five actors who have played multiple characters, and who they played.

Chan is the latest actor to take on two roles in the MCU.

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Gemma Chan will appear in the "The Eternals" as the sorceress Sersi. Shutterstock/Marvel

She'll be playing Sersi, an immortal sorceress with the power to transform any object or person, as well as super strength and flight.

Gemma Chan first appeared in 2018's "Captain Marvel."

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Gemma Chan (right) playing the character Minn-Erva in "Captain Marvel." Marvel Studios

In "Captain Marvel," Chan played Minn-Erva, an expert sniper and a member of Starforce, an elite group of Kree soldiers. She's a partner of Brie Larson's character Carol Danvers — at least, until Danvers betrays the group after recovering her memories. Minn-Erva is later killed while trying to shoot down a ship of Skrull refugees.

Alfre Woodard stars in the Marvel Netflix series "Luke Cage."

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Alfre Woodard as Mariah Dillard on season two of "Luke Cage." Netflix

Alfre Woodard starred for two seasons as the criminal mastermind Mariah Dillard on "Luke Cage." Known as Black Mariah, she was the owner of nightclub Harlem's Paradise, and made her name as a major figure in New York politics — all the while ordering assassinations and funneling stolen money into her bank account.

Alfre Woodard also appeared in "Captain America: Civil War."

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Alfre Woodard as Miriam Sharpe in "Captain America: Civil War." Marvel Studios

In 2016, Alfre Woodard also appeared as a minor character in "Captain America: Civil War" — so minor, in fact, that she's not even given a name in the movie! Woodard's character is a government employee who meets with Tony Stark early in the film, and blames him for the death of her son. This conversation later inspires Stark to support the superhero-control law known as the Sokovia Accords.

Mahershala Ali will appear in "Blade."

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Mahershala Ali will star as the vampire hunter Blade. AP/Marvel

Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali, best known for his roles in the movies "Moonlight" and "Green Book," will be starring as the titular character in "Blade," an upcoming MCU film. Blade is a vampire hunter who uses a variety of weapons and tools to defeat his foes. A trilogy of Blade films were previously released in the late '90s and early '00s, but Ali will be playing a new version of the character.

"Blade" doesn't currently have a set release date, but it was confirmed to be in production at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2019.

Mahershala Ali previously starred on "Luke Cage."

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Mahershala Ali as Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes on "Luke Cage." Netflix

Much like Woodard, Mahershala Ali first appeared on "Luke Cage," as the villain Cottonmouth. A crime lord and cousin to Mariah Dillard, Cottonmouth smuggled drugs and weapons across Harlem. He's later killed by Mariah Dillard after an argument.

Kenneth Choi was Captain America's sidekick in World War II.

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Kenneth Choi as Jim Morita in "Captain America: The First Avenger." Marvel Studios

Kenneth Choi is another actor who's appeared in more than one MCU movie. Choi made his debut in "Captain America: The First Avenger" as Jim Morita, a member of the Howling Commandos, an elite group of Allied soldiers in World War II. Morita fought alongside Captain America, and later helped him defeat the villainous organization HYDRA.

Kenneth Choi also played his own grandson in "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

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Kenneth Choi as Principal Morita in "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Marvel Studios

In a first for multi-time MCU actors, Kenneth Choi went on to play his own family member! In "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Choi plays Principal Morita, the principal of the Midtown School of Science and Technology. Principal Morita also the grandson of Jim Morita, Choi's character in "Captain America." Principal Morita doesn't get much screen time, but we do get to see his office, which is filled with his grandfather's World War II memorabilia.

Stan Lee appeared in 22 Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

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Stan Lee holds the record for MCU appearances. Frazer Harrison/Getty images

Stan Lee, one of the most influential comic writers of all time, appeared in more Marvel Cinematic Universe films than anyone else in the world. He's made cameos in 22 out of 23 films, including two released after his death in 2018, as well as all the Marvel Netflix shows. Across 11 years of movies, Lee has played a bus driver, a bartender, a World War II veteran, and even a dimension-hopping astronaut.

Outside of the MCU, Lee has appeared in dozens of superhero films, television shows, cartoons, and video games — a fitting legacy for the man responsible for creating some of the world's most iconic comic characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men.

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