Doctor Who’s Peter Capaldi, Michelle Gomez, and Jenna Coleman Together for First Time Ever in North America at Fan Expo Dallas
Texas’s Largest Gathering of Pop Culture Lovers Taking Over Dallas Convention Center for Three Days
DALLAS, April 15, 2016 – The Lone Star State’s biggest congregation of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming fans, the 15th annual FAN EXPO DALLAS™, is set to return to the Big D from Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5, 2016, at the Dallas Convention Center. Among the pop culture luminaries on hand will be the stars of the internationally famous British TV series, Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi (the time-traveling Doctor pictured below), Michelle Gomez (the evil Missy) and Jenna Coleman (the Doctor’s companion, Clara Oswald) — sharing the same stage for the first time ever in North America.
Other appearances will include Stan “The Man” Lee (co-creator of Spider-Man, the Avengers, X-Men and innumerable other Marvel Comics characters); original Star Trek cast members William Shatner, George Takei and Nichelle Nichols; Hollywood icons John and Joan Cusack; creative genius Frank Miller (Dark Knight III); and famed Star Wars actress and writer Carrie Fisher.
“We are excited to bring an outstanding line-up of family-friendly pop culture attractions to Dallas,” said Andrew Moyes, show director for FAN EXPO DALLAS. “Fan Expo Dallas celebrates the explosion of interest in superhero, sci-fi and fantasy content that we’re seeing on TV, at the movies, and of course, in comic books and graphic novels.”
No comic convention is complete without stars, and FAN EXPO DALLAS has them by the truckload. Along with the above, other actors, actresses and creators making appearances include:
· Kevin Smith & Jason Mewes (Comic Book Men, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back);
· James and Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter);
· Jack Gleeson and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones)
· Todd McFarlane (Spawn);
· Curtis Armstrong (King of the Nerds, Supernatural);
· Candice King (The Vampire Diaries);
· Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who, Legends of Tomorrow);
· Katie Cassidy (Arrow);
· Candice Patton (The Flash);
· Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars);
· Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter);
For the full list of appearances and family-friendly activities, tickets and other information, please visit www.fanexpodallas.com. Stay connected with the show for announcements and updates by registering for their newsletter, and following them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Kris
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