21/11/2023

Press Releases

MCM Comic Con returns to Birmingham with a fantastic guest line-up


Events

The wait is over - MCM Comic Con, the ultimate celebration of all things pop culture is returning to NEC Birmingham in just 2 weeks for an unforgettable weekend. Whether you're a serious gamer, a film fanatic or a creative cosplayer, there is something for everyone. Get ready to meet your favourite stars during fantastic panels, autograph sessions and photo opportunities!

Kicking it off with our first guests, Patricia Summersett and Sean Chiplock, the magnificent voices behind the beloved characters in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Patricia Summersett, known for her remarkable portrayal of Princess Zelda, has captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide with her enchanting performances. Alongside her is the incredible Sean Chiplock, the voice behind the witty and resourceful Revali.

Joining them is the dynamic quartet behind the animated sensation, RWBY: Lindsay Jones, the voice of Ruby Rose, Kara Eberle, known to fans as Weiss Schnee,  Arryn Zech known as Blake Belladonna, and Barbara Dunkelman, the voice of Yang Xiao Long.

And that's just the beginning! Appearing across all three days, straight from the virtual realm of Teyvat, are Sarah Miller Crews, Erika Harlacher and Griffin Burns, members of the Genshin Impact cast. Meet Sarah who brought to life Lumine, one of the main protagonists of the game, Griffin best known for his role as the cunning  Tartaglia in Genshin Impact and Muichiro Tokito in Demon Slayer and Erika, best known for her portrayal of the free-spirited Venti in Genshin Impact and Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter.

Fans of the iconic Metal Gear Solid franchise won't want to miss the opportunity to meet the multi-talented Jennifer Hale, best known for her iconic roles in Metal Gear Solid, Mass Effect, and Cinderella and David Hayter, best known for lending his voice to Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Joining them is Ali Hillis, best known for her role as  Dr. Liara T’Soni from the Mass Effect trilogy.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Overwatch enthusiasts will be thrilled as Boris Hiestand, best known for lending his voice to one of the Overwatch heroes, Sigma, and Cara Theobold best known for her role as Tracer, a damaged hero in the franchise, are joining the list.

Finally, last but not least is Roger Clark best known for his portrayal of Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption and Jack Leary in Fort Solis; and Troy Baker, best known as Joel Millet in The Last of Us, Booker DeWitt in Bioshock and Wyatt Taylor in Fort Solis.

Fans will have an opportunity to meet Sarah Graley, a British cartoonist for the ongoing webcomic, Our Super Adventure as well as Matt Knight aka Phantastic! Joining them is none other than the illustrator of Rick and Morty comic books - Marc Ellerby; writer Mark Garley, best known for Samurai Slasher, and fantasy artist, House of Mugwort (Zoe Delahunty-Light), best known for Dungeon Master.

Don’t miss your chance to meet your favourite actors and artists! Join us 1-3 December at the NEC Birmingham for an epic weekend celebrating all things pop culture at MCM Comic Con. For more information visit the website www.mcmcomiccon.com

Tickets on-sale now for MCM Comic Con Birmingham in December at www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/en-us/tickets

Ends

Notes to Editors:

About MCM Comic Con

MCM Comic Con is the leading pop culture event organiser in the UK, within ReedPop, dedicated to producing experiential fan events and bringing together a broad and creative scope of popular culture. The team at MCM are a diverse squad of event professionals with specialist superpowers, uniting to deliver innovative pop culture experiences. Ultimately, they are fellow fans devoted to celebrating fans and the world of pop culture. (www.mcmcomiccon.com)

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions – the world’s leading event organiser. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events across the globe as well as a full service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events including: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, South and Australia, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), MCM Comic Con, BookCon, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), Star Wars Celebration, and ComplexCon. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop also runs and operates the Gamer Network and its portfolio of leading gaming websites including Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun and GamesIndustry.Biz. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based, globally focused group of professionals that are uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com).