The actor is officially joining theMarvel Cinematic Universe, starring as who else?

Technically, it’s not the first time Bacon has been brought up in a Marvel movie.

“I don’t get a chance to do things that are fun and silly that often.

THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Kevin Bacon (as himself) in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’.Marvel Studios

I’m often part of something more dramatic or some kind of darker, edgier stuff.

So to go down and step into this world…

It wasn’t until he got to the theater that he realized he was technically in it.

“So, that was a real shock.

I would say it’s almost like an out-of-body experience.

“‘First off, it’s awesome.

“I still, to this day, have never spent time with them in their own clothes.

TheGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialdebuts Nov. 25 on Disney+.