DUBAI: Dubai is set to host the first edition of PopCon Middle East (PopConME) from Nov. 10-13 at Expo City Dubai, with “Game of Thrones” star Kit Harington announced as a headlining celebrity guest.
Also announced to be attending is Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, most famous for playing Thor in the Marvel CInematic Universe. The Son of Odin actor will be present at the event on Nov. 11 for meet-and-greet sessions and a public interview.
Other confirmed celebrity guests include “House of the Dragon” breakout star Milly Alcock, “Arrow” actors Stephen Amell and Katie Cassidy, voice actor Ray Porter, “Breaking Bad's” Giancarlo Esposito, Ross Marquand from “The Walking Dead,” and more.
The pop-culture convention will showcase the best in movies, TV, comics, graphic novels, anime, cosplay and more. In partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Speedy Comics and Alanza Trading, PopConME will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, and will host workshops, movie screenings and Cosplay gaming competitions.
“We are excited to introduce PopConME to Dubai. I have been a fan of comic books since I was a child and have been entrenched in the community from an early age. This is a dream come true for a true geek like me. I want this convention to have everything and more my geek heart desires.” said Amer Rashed Al-Farooq, Deputy CEO of the Speedy Comics Group, in a released statement.
