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While comic books and popular arts are the heart of Comic-Con International in San Diego, it\u2019s hard to deny the star power at the annual convention.<\/p>\n

This year, the expected appearance by George Lucas is making waves among fans, and familiar names such as Quinta Brunson and Patton Oswalt will make return visits to the San Diego Convention Center. During Comic-Con, locals may see these stars roaming about the city.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s who to watch for this year.<\/p>\n

Dan Aykroyd:\u00a0<\/strong>Celebrating the 45th anniversary of \u201cThe Blues Brothers\u201d and the upcoming \u201cZ2 Blues Brothers\u201d graphic novel, iconic actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd will appear on a panel with his daughter, Stella Aykroyd, and Judy Belushi\u2019s son, Luke Pisano. They will also be joined by Rantz Hoseley and Josh Bernstein. 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Indigo Ballroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alec Baldwin:\u00a0<\/strong>Peanuts fan Alec Baldwin will join a panel celebrating 75 years of Charlie Brown, Linus and the gang. 1:45 p.m. Friday. Room 6DE.<\/p>\n

Jacob Anderson (Raleigh Ritchie): <\/strong>Jacob Anderson, star of AMC\u2019s \u201cInterview with the Vampire,\u201d and previously known for his role of Grey Worm in \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d will appear on the panel for Anne Rice\u2019s Immortal Universe, joined by co-stars Sam Reid and Eric Bogosian, executive producers Mark Johnson and Rolin Jones and composer Daniel Hart. Anderson is also a popular indie-R&B music artist under the alias Raleigh Ritchie. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Alison Brie:\u00a0<\/strong>Actor Alison Brie, known for \u201cCommunity,\u201d \u201cMad Men\u201d and \u201cPromising Young Woman,\u201d will join her husband Dave Franco for a panel discussing their upcoming film, \u201cTogether.\u201d The couple is producing and starring. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Quinta Brunson:<\/strong> The Emmy-winning creator and star of ABC\u2019s sitcom \u201cAbbott Elementary\u201d will appear on a panel alongside her castmates, including Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph.\u00a011:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Indigo Ballroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

John Cena: <\/strong>Executive producer and actor John Cena will join DC studio-head James Gunn and his castmates for a panel on the HBO Max series \u201cPeacemaker\u201d from DC Studios and Warner Bros. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Peter Dinklage:<\/strong> Widely recognized for his portrayal of Tyrion in \u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d actor Peter Dinklage will appear at the panel for the reimagined cult-classic \u201cToxic Avenger\u201d directed by Macon Blair, joined by his castmates Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Guillermo Del Toro: <\/strong>Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro will join George Lucas and Doug Chiang to offer a sneak peek of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The conversation will be moderated by Queen Latifah. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, Hall H.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elle Fanning:\u00a0<\/strong>Elle Fanning, best known for \u201cA Complete Unknown,\u201d \u201cSuper 8,\u201d \u201cThe Great\u201d and the recently-announced film \u201cHunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping\u201d will appear on a panel for the upcoming film \u201cPredator: Badlands\u201d alongside director Dan Trachtenberg and co-star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Friday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Paul Feig: <\/strong>Paul Feig, director of \u201cBridesmaids,\u201d \u201cThe Heat,\u201d \u201cSpy,\u201d \u201cGhostbusters\u201d and the creator of the series \u201cFreaks and Geeks\u201d will join Rob Reiner for a directors-on-directors discussion. The conversation will be moderated by Collider\u2019s editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub. 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

\"AlisonAlison Brie, left, and Dave Franco attend the Los Angeles premiere of \u201cSomebody I Used To Know.\u201d They\u2019ll be at Comic-Con in San Diego to discuss their new film, \u201cTogether.\u201d (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n

Dave Franco:\u00a0<\/strong>Actor Dave Franco, known for \u201c21 Jump Street,\u201d \u201cNeighbors,\u201d \u201cNow You See Me\u201d and \u201cThe Disaster Artist\u201d will join his wife Alison Brie for a panel discussing their upcoming film, \u201cTogether.\u201d The couple is producing and starring. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Ryan Gosling:\u00a0<\/strong>Legendary leading man Ryan Gosling, most recently known \u201cBarbie\u2019s\u201d Ken, will appear on a panel for the upcoming sci-fi thriller \u201cProject Hail Mary\u201d alongside director-producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, author Andy Weir and screenwriter Drew Goddard. 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Hall H.\u00a0<\/p>\n

James Gunn:<\/strong> The head of DC Studios and writer\/director of the newest DC blockbuster \u201cSuperman\u201d will be in attendance for the panel on HBO Max\u2019s series \u201cPeacemaker,\u201d from DC Studios and Warner Bros. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Tiffany Haddish:\u00a0<\/strong>Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish will join fellow castmates of Hulu\u2019s animated series \u201cSolar Opposites,\u201d including Thomas Middleditch and Sean Giambrone, as well as executive producers Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel and Sydney Ryan. 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, Indigo Ballroom.<\/p>\n

Michael C. Hall:\u00a0<\/strong>Star and executive producer of \u201cDexter: Resurrection\u201d Michael C. Hall will appear on a panel alongside executive producers Clyde Phillips and Scott Reynolds, and cast members James Remar, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, David Dastmalchian and Krysten Ritter. The panel will be moderated by Jamie Chung of \u201cDexter: New Blood.\u201d\u00a05 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Ryan Kwanten:\u00a0<\/strong>Ryan Kwanten, known for his role of Jason Stackhouse in \u201cTrue Blood,\u201d will join writer\/director Luke Sparke and cast members Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler and Jeremy Piven for a panel and exclusive footage showing of \u201cPrimitive War.\u201d\u00a012:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Queen Latifah: <\/strong>Emmy and Grammy-award winning rapper and actor Queen Latifah will be moderating the conversation between George Lucas, Guillermo Del Toro and George Chiang for a sneak peak of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Hall H.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lawrence Brothers: <\/strong>Joey, Matt and Andrew Lawrence, former Disney stars who have a podcast \u201cThe Brotherly Love Podcast,\u201d will discuss their first graphic novel \u201cThe Lawrence Brothers Detective Agency.\u201d 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Room 6DE.<\/p>\n

George Lucas: <\/strong>Legendary director and creator of Lucasfilm George Lucas will join\u00a0Guillermo del Toro will join George Lucas and Doug Chiang to offer a sneak peek of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The conversation will be moderated by Queen Latifah. 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Hall H.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"AnthonyAnthony Mackie arrives at the premiere of \u201cCaptain America: Brave New World.\u201d He\u2019ll be at Comic-Con to discuss \u201cTwisted Metal.\u201d (AP Photo\/Chris Pizzello)<\/p>\n

Anthony Mackie: <\/strong>Executive producer and star Anthony Mackie will join other producers and cast members for a panel on season two of \u201cTwisted Metal,\u201d Peacock\u2019s post-apocalyptic action comedy series. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Bob Odenkirk:\u00a0<\/strong>Iconic actor, producer, comedian and screenwriter Bob Odenkirk \u2014 best known for \u201cBetter Call Saul\u201d \u2014 will attend a one-on-one conversation with Collider\u2019s editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub to talk about his many projects. 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Friday, Ballroom 20.<\/p>\n

Patton Oswalt:\u00a0<\/strong>Comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, famously voicing Ratatouille in Disney\u2019s \u201cRatatouille,\u201d will appear three times throughout the duration of Comic-Con. The first: a roundtable of \u201cMinor Threats\u201d creators and comedians at 3 p.m. on Thursday in room 6DE. Second, he will appear on the Actors-Turned-Comic-Writers panel at 12:30 p.m. on Friday in room 6DE. Finally, he will be a guest presenter at the 27th annual Eisner Awards, otherwise known as the \u201cOscars\u201d of the comics industry. The awards ceremony will start at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Indigo Ballroom.<\/p>\n

Rob Reiner:\u00a0<\/strong>Rob Reiner, director of \u201cThis Is Spinal Tap,\u201d \u201cStand by Me,\u201d \u201cThe Princess Bride,\u201d \u201cMisery\u201d and \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d will join Paul Feig for a directors-on-directors discussion. The conversation will be moderated by Collider\u2019s editor-in-chief Steven Weintraub. 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Andy Samberg:<\/strong> Andy Samberg will appear on Comedy Central\u2019s panel with the creators and cast of the series \u201cSouth Park,\u201d \u201cBeavis & Butt-Head\u201d and \u201cDigman!.\u201d He will be joined by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Mike Judge. 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Hall H.\u00a0<\/p>\n

George Takei:<\/strong> The Star Trek legend, 88, will talk about his life and career, as well as his memoir, \u201cIt Rhymes with Takei,\u201d and graphic novel, \u201cThey Called Us Enemy.\u201d 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Room 6A.<\/p>\n

\"AshleyAshley Tisdale arrives at the premiere of \u201cWicked\u201d on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. She\u2019ll be at Comic-Con for a \u201cPhineas and Ferb\u201d panel. (Photo by Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)<\/p>\n

Ashley Tisdale:<\/strong> Known for acting in such Disney hits as \u201cHigh School Musical\u201d and \u201cThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody,\u201d and now as the founder of the Frenshe wellness brand, Ashley Tisdale will appear at Comic-Con for a \u201cPhineas and Ferb\u201d panel. Organizers say this is the first time the cast and creators will reunite in over a decade. She will be joined by Alyson Stoner, Dee Bradley Baker, Vincent Martella, and David Errigo, Jr. 11 a.m. Friday, Indigo Ballroom.<\/p>\n

Elijah Wood:\u00a0<\/strong>Better known as Frodo Baggins in \u201cThe Lord of the Rings,\u201d Elijah Wood will appear at the panel for the reimagined cult-classic \u201cToxic Avenger\u201d directed by Macon Blair, joined by his joined by his castmates Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Hall H.<\/p>\n

Originally Published: July 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM PDT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.sandiegouniontribune.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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