Star Sightings Guaranteed at Fan Expo Dallas April 6-8
Fan Expo Dallas – the largest comic, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event in Texas – will be welcoming some of Hollywood’s biggest names to the Lone Star State at the 17th annual Fan Expo Dallas April 6-8, 2018, at the Dallas Convention Center.
The impressive list of pop culture heavyweights includes Jeff Goldblum, whose arrival in Dallas-Fort Worth marks his first ever con appearance. Joining him will be several film star giants including: Jason Momoa from “Justice League;†the cast of “Back to the Future†1980s film superstars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson, as well as members of “The Princess Bride†cast: Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon and Wallace Shawn.
“Every year I am amazed by the amount of talent Fan Expo has secured,†said Fan Expo Vice President Andrew Moyes. “We are honored to host superb guests who are devoted to their fans and make the weekend truly magical. Our hope is that we provide our fans with the ultimate fan experience and that they leave with the feeling of one-of-a-kind wonder.”
C3PO, Chewbacca and Lando – Anthony Daniels, Joonas Suotamo and Billy Dee Williams, respectively – from the “Star Wars†films will also make an appearance at this year’s Fan Expo Dallas. Additional notable guests include Austin Amelio and Tom Payne from “The Walking Dead,†the legendary Chuck Norris, Pee-Wee Herman himself, Ben McKenzie from “Gotham†and dozens more.
Other highlights, available for free at Fan Expo Dallas with admission, throughout the weekend include:
- A nail-biting discussion with Tom Payne and Austin Amelio from “The Walking Dead†Friday, April 6, at 5 p.m.
- A royal chat with “The Princess Bride†star Chris Sarandon Friday, April 6, at 6 p.m.
- Hear from Chewbacca, Joonas Suotamo, Friday, April 6, at 8 p.m.
- A candid chat with fan favorite Jeff Goldblum Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
- Celebrity Q&A with “The Princess Bride†star Wallace Shawn Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m.
- Celebrity Q&A with “Back to the Future†star Lea Thompson Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m.
- Meet Lando Calrissian, Billy Dee Williams, Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m.
- Visit the streets of “Gotham†with Ben McKenzie Saturday, April 7 at 4 p.m.
- A voice actor live script reading of “Back to the Future†Saturday, April 7 at 5pm
- A fireside chat with the legendary Chuck Norris Sunday, April 8, at 11 a.m.
- Meet Pee-Wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens, Sunday, April 8, at 2 p.m.
- Celebrity Q&A with Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson from “Back to the Future†Sunday, April 8, at 3 p.m.
- Hear from C3PO, Anthony Daniels, Sunday, April 8, at 3:30 p.m.
To see the full guest list, schedule, and order tickets go to www.fanexpodallas.com