When SyFy released the first Sharknado made-for-TV movie in 2013, they likely had no idea the campy sci-fi creature feature would become a viral sensation worldwide. Was it totally ridiculous? Of course! But watching ‘90s heartthrob Ian Ziering and everyone’s favorite party girl Tara Reid quite literally battle back from the brink of obscurity by surviving a natural disaster of mythical proportions proved irresistible.
Each year since, their characters, Fin and April, have returned to our television screens to take on another atmospheric shark crisis. And this year, the film franchise will see them doing much of the same in Sharknado 5. Of course, they won’t be alone — the Sharknado series is famous for dropping just as many celebrity cameos out of the sky as it does ocean dwellers.
If the new cast members look familiar, there’s good reason. Whether you realized it at the time, you’ve probably seen their faces on screen before. Here’s a look at who’s new and what they were up to prior to their big Sharknado debuts.
Dolph Lundgren
Recent roles for this Swedish actor, whose breakthrough came in Rocky IV, include both Expendables films.
Olivia Newton-John
Sure, she’s had other roles. But Olivia Newton-John will always be remembered as Sandy from Grease.
Dan Fogler
Fogler, who does a lot of voice work, has been charming Harry Potter fans in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Charo
This larger-than-life personality’s most recent role was as herself in Jane the Virgin.
Chris Kattan
Chris Kattan is best known for his longtime SNL stint, which led to the cult classic Night at the Roxbury.
Fabio
Fabio’s model face has appeared on everything from romance novels to I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter ads.
David Naughton
Best known for the 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London, Naughton recently appeared on AHS.
Margaret Cho
The ways you’re most likely to recognize Cho are as follows: stand-up comedy, Sex and the City and Drop Dead Diva.
Lucy Pinder
This British newbie hasn’t been in much. Still, she did star in the 2012 masterpiece Strippers vs. Werewolves.
Russell Hodgkinson
Fans of SyFy’s hit zombie series, Z Nation, will recognize Hodgkinson as Steven Beck, or “Doc.”
Katie Price
This former model has starred in reality series like Big Brother U.K. She also co-hosts Loose Women.
Ross Mullan
Mullan’s current claim to fame is being the White Walker on HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones.
Chloe Lattanzi
Known for playing Trixie in Dead 7, Lattanzi will be sharing the screen with her mom: Olivia Newton-John.
Caprice Bourret
Bourret has appeared on numerous reality TV series, most notably 2014’s Ladies of London on Bravo.
Bret Michaels
As frontman of Poison, Michaels is known for his music — that and his reality dating series, Rock of Love.
Clay Aiken
Perhaps this American Idol alum will serenade the flying sharks into submission.
Greg Louganis
Considered the greatest diver ever, Louganis also acts. His most memorable role was an Entourage stint.
Porsha Williams
Are you a Real Housewives of Atlanta fan? Well, get stoked, ’cause Porsha Williams is coming to Sharknado 5.
Tom Daley
Another highly celebrated diver, Daley served as a mentor on the reality TV competition Splash.
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