Summary
Fan Expo Chicago 2024, following other conventions earlier this year, is set to feature an all-star roster of stars from the biggest properties in pop culture.Fan Expo Chicago is a major event for the industry,attracting fans every year for a chance to meet their favorite celebrities and learn the latest news about their favorite movies, TV shows, and more. This year’s event is set to highlight legends like Mark Hamill and Linda Hamilton, alongside various other stars fromStar Wars,Terminator, the MCU,Scream,High School Musical, and more.
Those attending Fan Expo Chicago this year include some of the mostexciting celebrities from Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024, who are up for another round of meeting fans and discussing their work.Screen Rantis hosting multiple Fan Expo Chicago 2024 panels, including those for the MCU,Star Wars, andScream.These Disney franchises are among the main events at this year’s Fan Expo Chicago,with both the biggest legacy and newer stars appearing. However, some famous actors from classic sitcoms and adventure movies will also attend, reuniting with co-stars and fans.
All prices 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 movies. He is also known for his chilling voice performance as the Joker inBatman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, and some otherDC animated universeproperties. Hamill also more recently voiced Art Rosebaum in Prime Video’sInvincible.While Hamill may not be directly involved in any upcomingStar Warsmedia, he is always a highlightwhen he appears to discuss the franchise with its current stars.
Friday, August 16; Saturday, August 17; and Sunday, August 18
$400
$500
$700
“Mark Hamill Life” on August 16th at 8 pm in the Main Theater (Rooms 23-32)
The 10 Best Star Wars Things We Saw And Learned At D23
D23 2024 was full of exciting Star Wars news and exciting showcases. Here are the 10 of the biggest and best things Screen Rant saw and learned.
19Rosario Dawson
Known For Ahsoka & Daredevil
On the other hand, Rosario Dawson is a much newer addition to theStar Warsfranchise, joining in recent years as the next step in her successful career.Dawson plays the live-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 hints Dawson has to offer aboutAhsokaseason 2. Dawson is also a veteran of the Netflix Marvel shows, includingDaredevil, setting up another reunion to happen at Fan Expo Chicago.
$125
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“Becoming Ahsoka With Rosario Dawson” at 3:45 pm in the Main Theater (Rooms 23-32)
Ahsoka
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.
18Alan Tudyk
Known For Star Wars & Firefly
Comedy and sci-fi star Alan Tudyk has been a staple of the sci-fi genre since he joined the cast of the infamous, short-lived seriesFirefly. Since then,Tudyk has graced many movies and TV shows with his voice acting 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 questions about his role in one of the bestStar WarsTV shows.
Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17
$80
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“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
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.
17Sean Gunn
Known For Guardians Of The Galaxy
Sean Gunn is best known for playing the supporting Guardian of the Galaxy Kraglinin the mainGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy (directed by his brother James Gunn), as well as other MCU tie-ins. With the trilogy having come to an end and the Guardians mostly going their separate ways, 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 roles before that. For instance, he is beloved by theGilmore Girlsfandom for his recurring role as Stars Hollow resident Kirk Gleason.
Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17
$45
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“From Kirk to Kraglin: Spotlight on Sean Gunn” on August 17th at 12:45 pm in Theater #2 (Rooms 21-34)
16Charlie Cox
Known For Daredevil
Charlie Cox’s future in the MCU is more definitive, as he is set to return inDaredevil: Born Againnext year. In the wake ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s take on bringing other superhero stars into the main universe, Cox’s role as Daredevil is an interesting topic.Cox is best known for leading Netflix’sDaredevilas Matt Murdock and has been making scattered appearances in the MCUin recent years inSpider-Man: No Way Home, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, andEcho. Cox is joining some other MCU stars at Fan Expo Chicago, but people may also remember him from his other roles inStardustandThe Theory of Everything.
$110
“Born 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 turn as Spider-Man’s aunt May Parker but was an A-lister in her own right before joining the franchise. Just as the MCU was lucky to have her, its stars are lucky to be representing the cinematic universe alongside her at Fan Expo Chicago. Tomei is also known for movies includingMy Cousin Vinny, The Wrestler, In the Bedroom, andWhat Women Want. She has also appeared in recent popular streaming movies and TV shows, includingUpgradedandThe Handmaid’s Tale.
Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18
$120
“Meet Aunt May Parker: Spotlight on Marisa Tomei” on August 17th at 12:15 pm in Theater #2 (Rooms 21-34)
All 11 MCU Movies That Made Over $1 Billion At The Box Office
From The Avengers onwards, here’s every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie that made over $1 billion at the box office, and what is behind their success.
14William Shatner
Known For Star Trek
William Shatner has starred in more than 200 titles in his decades-long career — but of course, he is primarily known for originating the role of Captain Kirk. All these years later, people are still asking Shatner questions about his time working on the classicStar TrekTV shows and movies. He is theStar Trekcounterpart who can match Hamill for his fame and status in theStar Warsfandom at this event.Shatner also has some new upcoming 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
Star Trek is one of pop culture’s biggest multimedia franchises, spanning multiple movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, and various other media. The franchise was created by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s TV series starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. Over the decades, several equally popular series 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 franchise’s movies and TV shows. This includes the animated seriesStar Trek: Prodigy, the onlyStar Trekproperty made specifically for children. Mulgrew recently made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con for an event related to this show. However,Mulgrew’s career has grown beyondStar Trekas she found 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 later career should not be ignored.
$70
“Kate Mulgrew: Commanding the Final Frontier” at 3:15 pm in Theater #2 (Rooms 21-34)
Orange is The New Black
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.
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 generation of aspiring teenage performers. Grabeel was also one of the main stars of the drama seriesSwitched at Birth, playing the shared brother of the two main characters.
11Corbin Bleu
Grabeel’sHigh School Musicalco-star Corbin Bleu is also making an appearance at Fan Expo Chicago, setting up a great reunion more than 15 years after their wild baseball musical number together inHigh School Musical 2.Bleu also appeared inHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Serieswhile pursuing other acting opportunities. BeforeHigh School Musical, Bleu was a part of the beloved sci-fi flickGalaxy Quest. During their Disney Channel careers, both Bleu and Gabreel voiced supporting characters inPhineas and Ferb, starring Ashley Tisdale and could be called back for the show’s revival.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
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.
