Denver Comic Con 2018 Guest Roster: Film & Television

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It's springtime and you know what that means. The sun is shining, the temperature is just right and every nerd and geek in the midwest is staring to plan for Denver Comic Con 2018, and while that may sound like a bit much, it's not when it comes to this con. Because DCC is one of the largest conventions in the nation and well, it's essential to plan early for this con since they pack it in when it comes to their programming and their guests. Which means it's time to highlight the already incredible guest roster this convention is putting together so that you can decide how to best spend your time in Celebrity Summit, starting with the talented folks from Film and Television that are coming to the Mile High City. 

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The 80's Icons 

Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy
Every decade in cinema features actors that more or less cement themselves as icons for the generation that discovers them with the amazing stories they take part in and for children of the 1980's a pair of incredible icons from that era will be in attendance at DCC this year. For those unfamiliar with their work, Molly more or less became the girl next door on screen with memorable roles that landed her membership in the infamous 'Brat Pack' and her career has endured long beyond her early roles in John Hughes' work since she now appears on Riverdale on the CW. 

As for Andrew, he too was a member of the Brat Pack and appeared with Molly in several films in the 1980's before branching out on his own to establish himself as quite the versatile leading man with roles in Mannequin and Weekend at Bernie's and much like Molly, he has enjoyed a rich career in both film and television throughout the years, most recently appearing on the ABC Series The Family ​in 2016.

Zombie Slayers

​Alanna Masterson and Ross Marquand
The Walking Dead continues to be a juggernaut for AMC, making anyone from that show a valued guest at conventions and this year, Denver Comic Con managed to land a pair of important Alexandrians. After all, if it wasn't for Ross, Rick Grimes and his friends could have perished in the wild and Alanna has been a vital member of the group after joining forces with them in season four and if anything, one can expect some long lines for these two actors at the convention because come on, it's The Walking Dead we are talking about here and these two actors are just downright awesome! 

A Visit to the Upside Down

David Harbour, Sadie Sink, Matty Cardarople, Caleb McLaughlin, Galen Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp
There are few shows out there right now that are hotter than Netflix's Stranger Things and it just so happens that DCC has managed to land a fair chunk of of the cast for this year's convention. From new faces from season two such as Sadie and Matty, to series staples in the rest, it should be a blast if scheduling allows for this dynamic cast to come together on a panel at the same time to discuss their experiences from this incredible series. 

A Doctor, a Companion and Jack Harkness Walk Into a Con...

Matt Smith, Billie Piper and John Barrowman
Doctor Who is a television show that has captivated audiences everywhere with its incredible storytelling and memorable characters and Denver Comic Con has landed quite the lineup for Whovians this year by bringing in two of the Doctor's dynamic friends in Billie and John since fans still adore everything they accomplished during the Tennant Era. 

But while it will be awesome to meet the both of them, one cannot forget that DCC is bringing in one of the most popular Doctors out there in number Eleven, since Matt Smith's turn at the role is one of the big reasons the show is so incredibly popular today and it will be utterly incredible to shake hands with this legendary Time Lord! 

From a Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Daniel Logan, Ray Park and Joonas Suotamo
What would a convention be without a Star Wars guest or three and DCC has delivered on that front as well, by bringing in a trio of important characters from this storied franchise. Fans will get to meet the man who has helped Peter Mayhew bring Chewbacca to life in recent years, Joonas Suotamo, and for fans of the prequel trilogy they'll get to meet Daniel Logan, who played the younger version of Boba Fett that we came to love in the original trilogy, and there will be a Sith Lord lurking about as well since Ray Park, who made waves with his incredible moves as Darth Maul, will be joining his interstellar cohorts in Denver this June.

The Hogwarts Express

Bonnie Wright and Matthew Lewis 
To call the Harry Potter franchise anything outside of a phenomenon would be an outright insult. Because the movies and the novels took the world by storm and ignited the imaginations of fans around the world and wouldn't you know it, a pair of important characters from this storied franchise are finding their way to Mile High City this summer when fans get the chance to meet both Bonnie and Matthew and well, I am fully expecting to see incredible lines for both of these actors because Potterheads will be happy to wait patiently for their chance to meet and greet both Neville and Ginny.

Go, Go Power Rangers! 

Amy Jo Johnson and Jason David Frank 
Few franchises have withstood the test of time as well as the ​Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers and this saga has stuck around for good reason...it was freaking awesome and downright relatable. After all, who among us didn't want superpowers as a teenager and this show allowed for us to live vicariously through these teens and now, fans of this storied franchise will get the opportunity to say hello and thank you to a pair of beloved Rangers in Amy and Jason who played the Pink and Green/White Ranger respectively, and it's just awesome that DCC will have this dynamic duo at this year's con. 

The Modern Icons

Mark Sheppard, Cress Williams, Jason Lewis, Graham McTavish, Pom Klementieff, Alan Tudyk, Lotte Verbeek and Ron Perlman
As if this list isn't quite epic enough, Denver Comic Con has added some modern day icons to their lineup as well. After all, Mark Sheppard has made quite a name for himself by popping up on some incredibly beloved shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Supernatural and Cress Williams is quickly becoming an iconic superhero with his role as Jefferson Pierce on the CW's Black Lightning and while Jason Lewis is establishing a new role on NBC's Midnight, Texas, he is no stranger to iconic shows since he was a part of Sex and the City, and Graham McTavish is another actor who has carved out quite the niche for himself when it comes to big time franchises since he played Dwalin in The Hobbit trilogy and most recently appeared as the Saint of Killers in AMC's Preacher, ​and Lotte Verbeek is quickly making a name for herself in recent years with an appearance in the big screen adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars and she also plays Geillis Duncan on the wildly popular show, ​Outlander.

As an added bonus, they will be joined in Celebrity Summit by Ron Perlman and Alan Tudyk, a pair of actors that always bring a smile to fan's faces. After all, Tudyk is still a hero to many thanks to his turn as Wash in Joss Whedon's Firefly and let's be honest, Ron Perlman has been everywhere in film and television. From Beauty and the Beast to Star Trek, Mister Perlman has found a way to leave his mark in every single genre out there, plus we have to talk about the fact that DCC landed a Guardian of the Galaxy in Pom Klementieff, who blew all of us away in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with her incredible performance as Mantis and well...snagging someone from the MCU is a huge deal, and this entire group is a welcome addition to this magnificent roster.

Voice Actors

Greg Cipes, Monica Rial, Eric Vale, Christopher Sabat, Charlet Chung, Lucie Pohl, Jamie Marchi, Jeremy Shada and Tara Strong
Sometimes our favorite characters are brought to life by talented voice actors and DCC is more than happy to spotlight this important part of the industry by bringing in some of those actors to meet their fans and this year, they've done an impressive job with that. After all, you can't go wrong in having the voice behind Michelangelo at your convention since Greg Cipes will be in attendance, plus Monica Rial, Eric Vale and Christopher Sabat, who were all involved in the Dragon Ball Z franchise will be in Denver this summer, as will Charlet Chung and Lucie Pohl who voice D.Va and Mercy from Overwatch respectively.

​This year's con will also feature also Jamie Marchi, who is best known for her role as Rias Gremory in High School DxD BorN, and Jeremy Shada who voices Finn on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time and as an added bonus, Tara Strong will be in attendance and much like Ron Perlman, she too has in essence done it all when it comes to her craft, taking part in iconic franchise after iconic franchise such as Rugrats and The Powerpuff Girls and let's be honest, this is just a powerhouse roster when it comes to voice actors.

But, this is merely scratching the surface for this year's con since there are more wonderful guests to discuss as we countdown to the big weekend, and we will be covering the rest of the roster in the weeks to come and for your chance to meet any of these incredible Film and T.V. stars, head over to DCC's website today to snag your tickets, and we will see you at the Colorado Convention Center on Father's Day weekend for Denver Comic Con 2018.