Middle East Film & Comic Con, which is also the largest pop culture festival has announced another celebrity guest to its star-studded lineup. With the event scheduled to be happening from February 9 to 11, 2024, the fiesta is going to see Temuera Morrison. In case you aren’t aware, he is the man behind the iconic Star Wars character Boba Fett.
Temuera Morrison Confirmed For Middle East Film & Comic Con
As the Middle East Film & Comic Con begins at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Temuera Morrison will also be joining the star-studded lineup for the event. The intergalactic star is the only actor to portray both Boba and Jango Fett in the hit Star Wars franchise. Besides this, he has also appeared in several DC movies! Yes from having played Tom Curry in Aquaman to Abin Sur in The Green Lantern, he is certainly well-recognised as a cultural icon. And this is restricted not only to New Zealand but also around the world.
Who Else Will Be Joining The Star-Studded Line-Up Of MEFCC
At this point, it should be noted that he is the second celebrity guest that has been announced for 2024. He will be joining Troy Baker, who is the American voice, musician, and actor known for his role as Joel in The Last Of Us. Not to mention, Mark Brooks and Carlo Pagyulayan have also been confirmed as a part of the lineup, just after Stephen Segovia, a Filipino artist who had earlier been confirmed. In case you are still unaware, Mark Brooks is a comic illustrator, painter, and designer known for the cover artworks of X-Men, Spiderman, and Fantastic Four. While Carlo Pagyulayan is a freelance artist who landed his first job drawing Elektra for Marvel Comics. After this, he also gained recognition for his successful work on Emma Frost, and Fantastic Four.
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What Else Should You Watch Out For?
As MEFCC has a rich 12-year legacy of celebrating films, sci-fi, anime, and manga, it is a great way for fans and creators to interact. An ultimate fan experience, you can geek your hearts out at all the attractions that will be a part of this mega event. Besides meeting the stars, there are other fantastic spaces to check out! These include –
- Comic Creators Club, therein, avid fans can get commissions
- Gaming Arena, in this area, gamers can learn more about new titles, level up and join tournaments, and challenges
- Artist Alley, in this place, local and regional emerging and established artists from across the region gather to showcase their latest work. Not to mention, even sell their art pieces, take commission requests from visitors, and network with other artists.
So, if you still haven’t purchased your tickets, you might want to hurry up as they are getting sold quite quickly!
Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi
When: February 9 to 11
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/mefcc
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