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Fan Expo Chicago 2024 , following other conventions earlier this yr , is set to boast an all - star roll of stars from the biggest properties in pop culture . Fan Expo Chicago is a major event for the industriousness , attracting fans every class for a chance to meet their favorite celebrities and learn the latest word about their pet movies , TV show , and more . This year ’s consequence is set to highlight legends like Mark Hamill and Linda Hamilton , alongside various other champion fromStar Wars , Terminator , the MCU , Scream , High School Musical , and more .
Those attending Fan Expo Chicago this year let in some of the mostexciting fame from Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024 , who are up for another round of run across sports fan and discuss their employment . Screen Rantis host multiple Fan Expo Chicago 2024 panels , including those for the MCU , Star Wars , andScream . These Disney franchises are among the main events at this yr ’s Fan Expo Chicago , with both the biggest legacy and new stars look . However , some famous actors from classical sitcoms and adventure movies will also attend , reuniting with cobalt - star and fans .
All damage at Fan Expo Chicago 2024 are subject to change .
20Mark Hamill
Known For Star Wars & Batman
Mark Hamill is first and foremost the man behind the legend of Luke Skywalker , having brought the character to life across six moving-picture show . He is also known for his scary voice public presentation as the Joker inBatman : The Animated Series , Batman Beyond , Justice League , Justice League Unlimited , and some otherDC invigorate universeproperties . Hamill also more late voice Art Rosebaum in Prime Video’sInvincible . While Hamill may not be direct involved in any upcomingStar Warsmedia , he is always a highlightwhen he appears to discuss the dealership with its current asterisk .
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Friday , August 16 ; Saturday , August 17 ; and Sunday , August 18
$ 400
$ 500
Custom Image by Ana Nieves
$ 700
" Mark Hamill Life " on August 16th at 8 postmortem examination in the Main Theater ( Rooms 23 - 32 )
D23 2024 was full of exciting Star Wars news and exciting showcases . Here are the 10 of the bounteous and good things Screen Rant see and instruct .
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Released in 2023, this series takes place within the Star Wars universe and features Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape.
19Rosario Dawson
Known For Ahsoka & Daredevil
On the other mitt , Rosario Dawson is a much Modern gain to theStar Warsfranchise , joining in recent years as the next footfall in her successful calling . Dawson plays the springy - legal action iteration of Anakin Skywalker ’s apprentice Ahsoka Tanoin Disney+‘sAhsokaand other TV shows . Appearing alongside some of herAhsokaco - stars , fans will be eager to hear any hint Dawson has to extend aboutAhsokaseason 2 . Dawson is also a veteran of the Netflix Marvel shows , includingDaredevil , set up up another reunion to fall out at Fan Expo Chicago .
Photo Op Price
Sunday , August 18
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.
$ 125
$ 150
" Becoming Ahsoka With Rosario Dawson " at 3:45 pm in the Main Theater ( Rooms 23 - 32 )
Based on the memoir by Piper Kerman, Orange Is the New Black follows Piper Champman (Taylor Schilling) after she turns herself in for a 15-month sentence in a minimum-security women’s prison for aiding in a drug-smuggling operation run by her ex-girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon). One of Netflix’s most popular original series, the show explores the corruption inherent in the US prison system through the lens of Piper’s experiences.
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an go forth threat to a vulnerable galaxy . Released in 2023 , this serial publication takes place within the Star Wars universe and feature Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape .
18Alan Tudyk
Known For Star Wars & Firefly
Comedy and sci - fi star Alan Tudyk has been a staple of the sci - fi writing style since he joined the cast of the ill-famed , short - dwell seriesFirefly . Since then , Tudyk has graced many movies and television shows with his voice playing talents , before returning to sci - fias the sarcastic reprogrammed Imperial droid K-2SO inRogue One : A Star Wars Story . With the recent confirmation at the D23 Expo that K-2SO will be returning inAndorseason 2 , Tudyk will likely be the target of many doubt about his role in one of the bestStar WarsTV display .
Friday , August 16 and Saturday , August 17
$ 80
Based on the film series of the same name, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a mockumentary-styled musical drama that follows a group of High School Students that prepare for a major stage production - the creation of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” However, those plans are thrown off the rails when the principal announces that Disney will be shooting “High School Musical 4: The Reunion” at their campus.
$ 100
" The Many Characters of Alan Tudyk " on August 17th at 12:45 pm in the Main Theater ( Rooms 23 - 32 )
Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is a standalone film fix in the Star Wars universe , where a mathematical group of resistance hero , led by Jyn Erso , embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plan . This pivotal event set the stage for the iconic saga to keep abreast .
17Sean Gunn
Known For Guardians Of The Galaxy
Sean Gunn is best bonk for play the patronise Guardian of the Galaxy Kraglinin the mainGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy ( directed by his brother James Gunn ) , as well as other MCU affiliation - ins . With the trilogy having come to an remainder and the Guardians mostly fail their freestanding elbow room , Gunn ’s future in the MCU is unclear . He is also known for his role inThe Suicide Squad , as well as some minor but iconic theatrical role before that . For example , he is beloved by theGilmore Girlsfandom for his recurring theatrical role as Stars vacuous resident Kirk Gleason .
Friday , August 16 , and Saturday , August 17
$ 45
$ 60
" From Kirk to Kraglin : Spotlight on Sean Gunn " on August 17th at 12:45 pm in Theater # 2 ( elbow room 21 - 34 )
16Charlie Cox
Known For Daredevil
Charlie Cox ’s future in the MCU is more definitive , as he is congeal to reelect inDaredevil : Born Againnext yr . In the aftermath ofDeadpool & Wolverine ’s take on bringing other superhero star into the independent macrocosm , Cox ’s part as Daredevil is an interesting matter . Cox is best known for top Netflix’sDaredevilas Matt Murdock and has been hold disperse appearances in the MCUin recent year inSpider - Man : No Way Home , She - giant : Attorney at Law , andEcho . Cox is connect some other MCU stars at Fan Expo Chicago , but multitude may also remember him from his other function inStardustandThe possibility of Everything .
Saturday , August 17
$ 110
" bear Again : Meet Charlie Cox " at 2:45 pm in the Main Theater ( Rooms 23 - 32 )
15Marisa Tomei
Known For Spider-Man & My Cousin Vinny
Marisa Tomei is seemingly out of the MCUafter her fantastic go as Spider - Man ’s aunt May Parker but was an A - Baron Lister in her own right before link the franchise . Just as the MCU was lucky to have her , its stars are lucky to be represent the cinematic world alongside her at Fan Expo Chicago . Tomei is also experience for movie includingMy Cousin Vinny , The grappler , In the Bedroom , andWhat charwoman Want . She has also appeared in recent popular streaming picture and TV shows , includingUpgradedandThe Handmaid ’s Tale .
Saturday , August 17 , and Sunday , August 18
$ 120
" Meet Aunt May Parker : public eye on Marisa Tomei " on August 17th at 12:15 pm in Theater # 2 ( room 21 - 34 )
From The Avengers onward , here ’s every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie that made over $ 1 billion at the box bureau , and what is behind their succeeder .
14William Shatner
Known For Star Trek
William Shatner has asterisk in more than 200 title in his decades - prospicient career — but of course , he is primarily recognize for originating the role of Captain Kirk . All these years afterward , people are still take Shatner question about his fourth dimension work out on the classicStar TrekTV shows and motion picture . He is theStar Trekcounterpart who can match Hamill for his fame and status in theStar Warsfandom at this case . Shatner also has some fresh forthcoming projects , includingThe ElevatorandKeeper of the Cup , which some may be curious about .
$ 145
" To Boldly Go : Spotlight on William Shatner " on August 17th at 11:45 pm in the Main Theater ( Rooms 23 - 32 )
Star Trek is one of pop civilization ’s biggest multimedia franchise , spanning multiple movies , television set show , books , comics , video plot , and various other media . The franchise was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s TV serial publication starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy . Over the decades , several every bit popular serial publication have come out since as Star Trek : The Next Generation and Star Trek : Discovery .
13Kate Mulgrew
Known For Star Trek & Orange Is The New Black
Kate Mulgrew is also a longtimeStar Trekactor , having appeared in many of the enfranchisement ’s movies and TV shows . This includes the animated seriesStar Trek : Prodigy , the onlyStar Trekproperty made specifically for children . Mulgrew late made an show at San Diego Comic - Con for an event pertain to this show . However , Mulgrew ’s career has grown beyondStar Trekas she ascertain another iconic role as Red in Netflix’sOrange Is the New Black . While Fan Expo Chicago is likely to focus on her tenure withStar Trek , her late vocation should not be ignored .
$ 70
" Kate Mulgrew : Commanding the Final Frontier " at 3:15 pm in Theater # 2 ( elbow room 21 - 34 )
free-base on the memoir by Piper Kerman , Orange Is the New Black follows Piper Champman ( Taylor Schilling ) after she turns herself in for a 15 - calendar month sentence in a minimum - security measures women ’s prison house for help in a drug - smuggling operation take to the woods by her ex - girlfriend Alex Vause ( Laura Prepon ) . One of Netflix ’s most pop original series , the show explore the corruption integral in the US prison organization through the lens of Piper ’s experience .
12Lucas Grabeel
Known For High School Musical
High School Musicalis still an iconic series for 2000s kids who grew up on Disney Channel , and Lucas Grabeel is one of its biggest stars . Grabeel is still most widely known for playing Julliard - bound choreographer Ryan Evans , the brother of school diva Sharpay Evans . Grabeel guest starred inHigh School Musical : The Musical : The Series , which follows a new contemporaries of draw a bead on teenage performer . Grabeel was also one of the main stars of the drama seriesSwitched at Birth , playing the shared brother of the two primary type .
11Corbin Bleu
Grabeel’sHigh School Musicalco - star Corbin Bleu is also make an appearance at Fan Expo Chicago , setting up a great reunification more than 15 eld after their wild baseball melodious number together inHigh School Musical 2.Bleu also appeared inHigh School Musical : The Musical : The Serieswhile pursuing other acting opportunity . BeforeHigh School Musical , Bleu was a part of the beloved sci - fi flickGalaxy Quest . During their Disney Channel vocation , both Bleu and Gabreel voiced supporting grapheme inPhineas and Ferb , asterisk Ashley Tisdale and could be called back for the show ’s revival .
Based on the film series of the same name , High School Musical : The Musical : The Series is a mockumentary - styled musical drama that follows a chemical group of High School Students that prepare for a major stage production - the creation of " High School Musical 3 : Senior Year . " However , those plans are hurl off the rails when the primary announces that Disney will be shooting " High School Musical 4 : The reunification " at their campus .
