Fandom dreams will be supercharged at FAN EXPO Canada 2024

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Thu, Aug 1st 2024 06:05 pm

Meet the stellar lineup of guests, including Simu Liu, Temuera Morrison, Josh Gad, Rosario Dawson, Marisa Tomei, Bryce Dallas Howard, Helen Hunt & Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Plus, stars from ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘The Trailer Park Boys,’ ‘Letterkenny,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House,’ ‘Firefly’ and more

Press Release

FAN EXPO Canada 2024 is igniting the fandom anticipation with a guest lineup that will tingle your Spidey senses! From magical kingdoms to the depths of galaxies far, far away, beloved ’90s comedies to teen drama sitcoms, plus a touch of Canadiana, this year's guest lineup will thrill fans of all ages.

Head to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Aug. 22-25 for the ultimate fan celebration this summer! Along with meeting your favorite celebrities, FAN EXPO Canada 2024 offers exciting family-friendly attractions, over 1,000 exhibitors, celebrity panels, one-of-a-kind Artist Alley and the chance for fans of all genres to connect with a passionate and dedicated pop-culture community.

"From Marvel superheroes to Academy Award winners to cult TV favorites, iconic stars of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and Canadian treasures, this year promises something extraordinary for every pop-culture enthusiast,” said Andrew Moyes, vice president, FAN EXPO HQ. “With highly anticipated cast reunions, exclusive events and programming, this year's show is all about celebrating fandom with incredible experiences and unforgettable moments."

Image courtesy of FAN EXPO Canada

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FAN EXPO Canada 2024 boasts an impressive lineup of celebrity guests guaranteed to excite fans of all stripes. Leading the star-studded roster are Academy Award winners Marisa Tomei and Helen Hunt; a conveyor of “Kenergy,” Simu Liu; “Jurassic World’s” Bryce Dallas Howard; “McLovin’ ” himself, Christopher Mintz-Plasse; and making his convention debut, comedian and actor Josh Gad.

Joining them are acclaimed actor John Rhys-Davies, “Machete” star Danny Trejo, “Firefly” icons Morena Baccarin and Alan Tudyk, “Rocky IV” antagonist Dolph Lundgren, legendary comedian John Cleese and the beloved cast of “Seinfeld,” including Wayne Knight, Patrick Warburton, John O’Hurley, Larry Thomas and Phil Morris.

Fans can dust off their denim tuxedos and enjoy a double dose of Canadian comedy with the casts of the “Trailer Park Boys,” Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells; and “Letterkenny,” including Nathan Dales, K. Trevor Wilson, Andrew Herr, Tyler Johnston, Michelle Mylett, Evan Stern and Dylan Playfair.

Adding to the excitement are stars from the “Star Wars” universe, such as Rosario Dawson, Temuera Morrison, Joonas Suotamo, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito, as well as the “Charmed” Halliwell sisters Holly Marie Combs and Rose McGowan. “Beverly Hills, 90210” heartthrob Jason Priestley will also be attending.

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For those young-at-heart, have your handy-dandy notebook ready for the ultimate clue! For the first time at FAN EXPO, “Blue’s Clues” host Josh Dela Cruz will make a special appearance along with former hosts Steve Burns and Donovan Patton for an exclusive one-day-only event.

FAN EXPO Canada 2024 is not complete without the behind-the-scenes action! Get your game on with the fantastic lineup of gaming, animation and anime voice actors, including Neil Newbon (“Baldur's Gate III,” “Resident Evil: Village”), Cameron Monaghan (“Star Wars Jedi”), Ashley Eckstein (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Colleen Clickenbeard (“One Piece”), Maile Flanagan (“Naruto”), Megan Shipman (“Spy x Family”) and Christopher Sabat (“One Piece,” “My Hero Academia”).

FAN EXPO Canada 2024 promises a fan experience that’s not to be missed.

•FAN EXPO Canada 2024 celebrity guests include:

Simu Liu (“Barbie,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Kim's Convenience”)
Rosario Dawson (“Ahsoka”)
Bryce Dallas Howard (“Jurassic World,” “Spider-Man 3”)
Marisa Tomei (“Avengers: Endgame,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”)
Temuera Morrison (“The Book of Boba Fett,” “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”)
Helen Hunt (“Twister,” “Mad About You”)
John Cleese (“Monty Python,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “A Fish Called Wanda”)
Josh Gad (“Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast”)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Superbad,” “Kick-Ass”)
Danny Trejo (“Machete,” “Spy Kids, “American Gods”)
Gina Carano (“The Mandalorian”)
Morena Baccarin (“Firefly,” “Deadpool,” “V,” “Gotham,” “The Flash,” “Homeland”)
Alan Tudyk (“Star Wars,” “Firefly,” “Harley Quinn: The Animated Series”)
Dolph Lundgren (“Rocky IV,” “The Expendables,” “Master of the Universe,” “Aquaman”)
Steve Burns (“Blue’s Clues”)
Cameron Monaghan (“Shameless,” “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor”)
Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Boys”)
John Rhys-Davies (“The Lord of the Ring trilogy,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”)
Mike Flanagan (“The Haunting of Hill House”)
Kate Siegel (“The Haunting of Hill House”)
Rose McGowan (“Scream,” “Charmed”)
Ben McKenzie (“Gotham,” “Southland,” “The O.C”)
Joonas Suotamo (“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker,” “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” “Star Wars Episode VIII – The Last Jedi”)
Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld,” “Jurassic Park”)
Patrick Warburton (“Seinfeld”)
Ashley Eckstein (“Her Universe” founder, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)
Butch Hartman (creator/writer of “The Fairly Oddparents,” creator/writer of “Danny Phantom”)
Emily Swallow (“The Mandalorian,” “Supernatural”)
Holly Marie Combs (“Charmed,” “Pretty Little Liars”)
Jason Priestly (“Beverly Hills, 90210”)
Sofia Boutella (“Rebel Moon”)
Felicia Day (“The Guild”)
John Paul Tremblay (“Trailer Park Boys”)
Robb Wells (“Trailer Park Boys”)
Mike Smith (“Trailer Park Boys”)
Donovan Patton (“Blue’s Clues”)
Josh Dela Cruz (“Blue’s Clues”)
K. Trevor Wilson (“Letterkenny”)
Nathan Dales (“Letterkenny”)
Michelle Mylett (“Letterkenny”)
Dylan Playfair (“Letterkenny”)
Andrew Herr (“Letterkenny”)
Tyler Johnston (“Letterkenny”)
Evan Stern (“Letterkenny”)
John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld”)
Larry Thomas (“Seinfeld”)
Phil Morris (“Seinfeld”)

Marisa Tomei at a past FAN EXPO event. (Image courtesy of FAN EXPO Canada)

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•FAN EXPO Canada 2024 voice guests include:

Ashley Eckstein (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)
Dee Bradley Baker (“Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” “American Dad”)
Tara Strong (“Fairly Odd Parents,” “Batman: Arkham,” “Teen Titans,” “Harley Quinn”)
Maurice LaMarche (“Pinky and the Brain,” “Batman: Arkham,” “Futurama”)
Rob Paulsen (“Pinky and the Brain”)
Colleen Clinkenbeard (“One Piece,” “My Hero Academia,” “Borderlands”)
Maile Flanagan (“Naruto”)
Megan Shipman (“Spy x Family”)
Ryan Colt Levy (“Chainsaw Man,” “My Hero Academia”)
Christopher Sabat (“One Piece,” “My Hero Academia”)
Zach Aguilar (“Demon Slayer,” “Genshin Impact”)
Sarah Wiedenheft (“Chainsawman”)
Alex Organ (“Spy x Family”)
Natalie Van Sistine (“Spy x Family”)
Cameron Monaghan (“Star Wars Jedi”)
Neil Newbon (“Baldur's Gate III,” “Resident Evil”)
Charles Martinet (“Super Mario”)
Jennifer Hale (“Mass Effect,” “Overwatch,” “X-Men ‘97”)
Roger Craig Smith (“Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Batman: Arkham,” “Assassin’s Creed”)
Patricia Summersett (“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”)

More information, including guest updates, tickets, and pricing for FAN EXPO Canada 2024, is available at fanexpohq.com/fanexpocanada. Follow @FANEXPOCanada for programing updates over the coming weeks.

Attending the show from outside of Toronto?

Round-trip GO Fare makes it easy for fans to get to the show in a Flash (get it?). FAN EXPO Canada has partnered with Metrolinx to get fans to and from the event safely. The GO add-on ticket includes round trip GO Transit fare from any GO Station to Union Station and ensures they don’t miss a minute of the action. The GO add-on ticket can be added during checkout when buying tickets to FAN EXPO Canada. Children 12 and under ride the GO for free.

For more details or to purchase a GO add-on ticket, visit the link.

More about FAN EXPO Canada

FAN EXPO Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event in Canada – and the third-largest pop culture event in North America. The show has grown from a small comic book convention attracting 1,500 fans into a multifaceted and multiple-day citywide event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people from around the world. Every year, FAN EXPO Canada offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities! Previous guests include Stan Lee, Patrick Stewart, Buzz Aldrin, William Shatner, Christopher Lloyd, Elijah Wood, Leonard Nimoy, Carrie Fisher, Gillian Anderson, and stars from hit television shows “The Walking Dead, “Star Trek, “The Vampire Diaries, “Arrow, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., “Teen Wolf, “Doctor Who, “Gotham, “Criminal Minds, “Castle, and many, many more. The all-ages pop culture convention expects to host over 125,000 fans in 750,000 square-feet of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the four-day event.

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More about FAN EXPO HQ

FAN EXPO HQ is the largest comic con producer in the world. Collectively, it hosts nearly one million fans annually at FAN EXPO Canada, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Denver, Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, Edmonton Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO San Francisco, Toronto Comicon, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Portland, FAN EXPO Vancouver and Dallas FAN FESTIVAL. The latest 2024 schedule of events is available here, along with up-to-date ticket information. Discover. Celebrate. Belong.

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