New York Comic Con 2024is set to be a spectacular star-studded show that will run from Thursday, October 17 to Sunday, October 20. Over the four-day period, many of the biggest stars from every corner of TV and film will appear in various panels, speaking about their upcoming projects, and, of course, meet fans face to face for photo opportunities and to sign some autographs. As normal, the convention will be hosted at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, the largest convention center in New York, which is conveniently located within Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan.
While the guest list for the event currently stands at well over 650 individual actors, directors, cosplayers, YouTubers, comic book writers, and artists, and every kind of creative, there are some huge standout stars that are not to be missed. Withstars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Whoniverse,Star Wars,The Lord of the Ringsand everything in between, there are plenty of huge names that will make this an unforgettable show with plenty of guests to satisfy the roughly 200,000 attendees. For anyone lucky enough to be in attendance, the biggest question will be what stars they are the most excited about meeting.
20Elizabeth Olsen
Best Known For Playing Scarlet Witch In The MCU
Elizabeth Olsen is one of the headliners for NYCC 2024. Having appeared in five MCU movies, and leading the seriesWandaVision, Olsen has become a household name who is expected to return to the MCU again, although nothing has been confirmed since her characters apparent demise. Beyond her role as a superhero, Olsen has also been in numerous other movies that range from large Hollywood productions to smaller independent pictures. She also had her start in acting at a young age when she appeared in projects alongside her sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley, although, Elizabeth has now overtaken the twins in terms of popularity.
Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18
$230
$240
All prices at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024 are subject to change.
19Ella Purnell
Best Known For Fallout & Yellowjackets
Ella Purnell is another actress who began her career at a young age, but in recent years, she has appeared in some of the most popular TV series currently running. In 2024, Purnell starred as Lucy McClane in the video game adapted TV show,Fallout, but she had already stepped out of obscurity when she played a central role in the 2021 seriesYellowjackets. Purnell continues to gain momentum in her career with several major releases lined up, including animated shows likeArcane, andStar Trek: Prodigy, as well as returning for season 2 ofFallouton Prime Video.
$110
18Hayley Atwell
Best Known For Playing Peggy Carter In The MCU
Hayley Atwell made an impression onSteve Rogers as Peggy Carter inCaptain America: The First Avenger. However, when that film concluded, Peggy was left firmly in the past while Steve woke up in the present. Despite this, Atwell clearly impressed more than just Cap, and she became one of the first people from the MCU to receive a spin-off show, Agent Carter, which ran for two seasons from 2015 to 2016. She was then brought back to voice Captain Carter, a variant from another reality, in multiple MCU projects. Outside the MCU, Atwell has also appeared in the Mission Impossible series, and recently voiced the character of Lara Croft in a 2024 animated series.
$80
$90
17John Boyega
Best Known For Playing Finn In Star Wars
John Boyega is another British actor who rose to prominence when he appeared inAttack the Blockin 2011. However, his career took a significant step-up when he was cast to play one of the three primary heroes in theStar Warssequel trilogy. Since then, Boyega has played Finn in numerous movies and voiced the character for video games, as well as continuing his acting career, branching out to appear in a variety of large productions. He is also set to appear in the long-awaited sequel toAttack the Block, where he will reprise the role of Moses.
Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20
16Josh Brolin
Best Known For Playing Thanos In The MCU
Josh Brolin has been appearing in credited TV and film appearances since 1985. As a child, he starred as one of the kids inThe Goonies, but following the film’s success, his career developed slowly. It wasn’t until 2007, when he appeared inNo Country for Old Men, that Brolin had a significant resurgence, and shed his child actor notoriety. He has since been cast in numerous dramatic roles, and gained widespread fame when he played Thanos in the MCU. During that time, Brolin was also cast as Cable in the adjacent Fox X-Men universe forDeadpool 2.
$200
“A Conversation with Josh Brolin: Insights and Stories with Steve Weintraub” on October 17 at 2pm in Room 405
15Paul Bettany
Best Known For Playing Vision In The MCU
Paul Bettany began his career as an actor performing in theater. He found success early on and was cast in notable West End shows, which helped him to develop his talents as a performer and dramatic actor. By 21, he had also made the leap to acting for the screen when he was cast in a BBC production ofOliver Twist. His career continued to develop, and Bettany branched out into exploring other areas of acting, which led to him being cast as the voice of Tony Stark’s incredibly intelligent computer assistant, J.A.R.V.I.S. But several years later, Bettany found himself donning a superhero costume when he became Vision. Since then, he has starred alongside Elizaebeth Olsen several times, and he is set toreturn to the MCU as White Vision.
Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19
$100
$120
14Walton Goggins
Best Known For Justified, Sons Of Anarchy, & Fallout
Walton Goggins has long been known for his roles as a tough guy in numerous films and TV shows. Most commonly, these roles present Goggins as some sort of cowboy, either literally, or in spirit, as his characters tend to play by a similar set of rules that resemble the wild west. His breakout role was in the TV series,Justifiedwhere he played the less than honorable Boyd Crowder opposite Timothy Oliphant’s sheriff. But more recently, Goggins has appeared as the horrifying Ghoul in Fallout with Ella Purnell. He is also set to return for season 2.
$130
$150
13Andy Serkis
Best Known For Planet Of The Apes, Lord Of The Rings, The Batman, Star Wars, & The MCU
Andy Serkis has been in practically every major franchise, and his work both as an actor and director has gained him widespread acclaim. His first major role came when he played Gollum inTLotR, as a motion capture subject for the character and the voice. After that, his experience with motion capture made him invaluable to many other franchises, such asPlanet of the Apes, where he played Caeser. He has since gone on to direct movies likeVenom: Let There Be Carnage, play the live action Alfred inThe Batman, and appear as Ulysses Klaue in the MCU.
$100 ($140 for Premium Autograph, meaning large items)
12Orlando Bloom
Best Known For The Lord Of The Rings, & Pirates Of The Caribbean
Orlando Bloom only had a handful of credits to his name by the time he landed the role of Legolas the Elf inThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. He reprized the role in each entry, and then had another stand-out performance as Will Turner in thePirates of the Caribbeanseries, which began almost immediately afterTLotR’soriginal trilogy ended. Bloom continues to appear in films, though none have received quite the same response as either of those franchises.
$210
$180
11Brian Cox
Best Known For Succession
While many modern viewers will recognize Brian Cox for his outstanding performance in HBO’s hit show,Succession, the actor has been a star for decades. His first big break came when he played the nefarious Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the 1986 movie,Manhunter, but his earliest acting credits stretch back to 1965. Cox also appeared as William Stryker inX-Men 2, opposite Hugh Jackman.
Panel
Friday, October 18
“THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM” on October 18 at 11am on the Main Stage
This panel discussing the upcoming movie will be hosted by TV personality, Stephen Colbert.
