A COMIC convention running for its third year in Edinburgh has confirmed actor Ewan McGregor (pictured) will be an exclusive guest.
Comic Con Scotland will take place on October 8 and 9 at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh with McGregor joining fans and fellow celebrities during the weekend.
The Scottish actor received worldwide attention playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and is sure to delight fans in attendance.
It follows 2019’s event, which saw tens of thousands of comic book fans descend on the centre to meet various comic culture icons and celebrities.
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This year will also include guests from the supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, Hollywood actors such as Alicia Silverstone and Billy Zane, and voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker. The Hobbit’s Graham McTavish and Adam Brown will be joined by Lord of the Rings star John Rhys-Davies.
Previous stars included cult favourites Jean-Claude Van Damme and Christopher Lloyd, as well as a troupe of costumed guests (cosplayers) for attendees to take pictures with.
It also featured a hall of vintage videogame consoles where guests could revisit their memories of yesteryear and a trading hall where memorabilia and collectibles could be sold.
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CEO of Monopoly Events, Andy Kleek, said: “The next Comic Con Scotland promises to be something very special indeed for fans.
“Our first Scotland Comic Con in the Royal Highland Centre knocked it out of the park at a show that saw tens of thousands of comic book fans and film culture fans meeting celebrity guests.
“Last [time], visitors enjoyed a plethora of cosplayers, a board gaming and video gaming arena and loads of props and sets including our full-sized X-Wing.”
The convention takes place on October 8 and 9 at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
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