Summary
- Fan Expo Canada 2024 boasts an impressive lineup of stars from various franchises, including Marvel and Star Wars.
- The event will feature panels, autograph sessions, and photo ops with popular celebrities like Simu Liu and Bryce Dallas Howard.
- Attendees can look forward to a range of activities, including screenings, Q&A panels, and opportunities to meet their favorite stars.
Fan Expo is coming to Canada, and the event’s lineup of actors and filmmakers is quite impressive. From Star Wars stars to Marvel superheroes, Fan Expo Canada in 2024 (which follows in the footsteps of Fan Expo Chicago just one week later) is bound to be fantastic and thrilling. The event will begin on Thursday, August 22, and run for four days, concluding on Sunday, August 25. All four days of Fan Expo Canada will take place in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, with the complex containing numerous stages, booths, and halls, where the celebrity guests will be.
All appearances and prices at Fan Expo Canada are subject to change.
Fan Expo Canada will feature some familiar faces who have appeared at other Fan Expo events in 2024, including Fan Expo Philadelphia and Fan Expo Dallas. However, there are some new celebrities, as well. Everyone in attendance is bound to stir up excitement as fans get ready to meet and greet their favorite stars and listen in on intriguing panels about their favorite TV shows and movies.
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20 Simu Liu
Known For Shang-Chi
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Simu Liu is easily recognized for his role as Shaun/Chang-Chi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Consequently, the actor’s presence at Fan Expo Canada is quite exciting. Liu most recently starred in the cast of Amazon’s Jackpot! alongside John Cena and his Shang-Chi co-star Awkwafina. The actor is also known for his role as Rival Ken in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and as Jung Kim in the sitcom Kim’s Convenience.
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Saturday, August 24, at 4:10 pm in Booth-A |
$125 |
$135 |
“From Comics to Kung Fu – A Marvelous Spotlight with Simu Liu” on Saturday, August 24, at 11:30 am on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
19 Bryce Dallas Howard
Known For Jurassic World
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Bryce Dallas Howard is the face of the Jurassic World trilogy alongside Chris Pratt as she played Claire Dearing in all three films. Aside from the Jurassic Park franchise, though, Howard is known for her role as Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man 3 and as Kate Connor in Terminator Salvation. Behind the screen, Howard has followed in her father’s (Ron Howard) footsteps and directed episodes of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
Bryce Dallas Howard directed one of the episodes of the upcoming Disney+ TV series
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
, which will premiere on December 3, 2024.
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$120 |
$140 |
“Spotlight on Bryce Dallas Howard” on Sunday, August 25, at 11:30 am on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
18 Rosario Dawson
Known For Ahsoka
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Rosario Dawson, known for her role as Ahsoka Tano in Disney+’s Ahsoka, will attend Fan Expo Canada in 2024. Dawson originated the live-action version of the iconic Clone Wars character when she guest-starred as Ahsoka in The Mandalorian season 2, episode 5, and The Book of Boba Fett episode 6. Afterward, Disney+ ordered Ahsoka her own show (Ahsoka), which debuted in 2023. Dawson also played Claire Temple in Netflix’s Marvel TV series, including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Defenders.
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Autograph Price |
Autograph Premium Price |
Photo Op Price |
Panel |
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Saturday, August 24, at 2:40 pm in Booth-D |
$140.00 — 8×10 |
$150.00 — All other items |
$150.00 |
“She Is No Jedi: Ahsoka’s Rosario Dawson!” on Saturday, August 24, at 12:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
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17 Josh Gad
Known For Frozen
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While some might not recognize Josh Gad’s face, they will likely recognize his voice. Gad provides the voice of Olaf, a snowman brought to life with magic, in the Frozen franchise, but he has also voiced many other characters over the years, including Chuck in The Angry Birds Movie and Louis in Ice Age: Continental Drift. Meanwhile, Gad has appeared onscreen as LeFou in Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast and Doug Harris in The Wedding Ringer.
Josh Gad won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for his work in
The Book of Mormon
, which also earned him a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.
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Panel |
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$100 |
“Summertime Spotlight with Josh Gad” on Sunday, August 25, at 4:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
16 Marisa Tomei
Known For Spider-Man
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My Cousin Vinny is Marisa Tomei’s generally most known movie as it won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. However, she has also appeared in notable films such as What Women Want, In the Bedroom, The Wrestler, and many others. As for the comic side of things, Tomei is recognized for her role as Aunt May Parker in the MCU’s Spider-Man films. Tomei also appeared as Aunt May in Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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Autograph Price |
Autograph Premium Price |
Photo Op Price |
Panel |
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$120.00 — 8×10 |
$150.00 — All other items |
$150.00 |
“Marisa Tomei: From Vinny to Spider-Man – Acting Odyssey” on Sunday, August 25, at 1:45 pm in Theater #2 [Room 206] |
15 Helen Hunt
Known For Twister
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In the wake of Twisters‘ premiere, Helen Hunt will appear at Fan Expo Canada. Although Hunt isn’t in Twisters, she was the star of the original disaster film, Twister, where she played Jo Harding. Outside Twister, Hunt is a renowned actress recognized for her roles as Jamie Buchman in the NBC sitcom Mad About You and as Carol Connelly in the 1997 rom-com As Good as It Gets, which won her an Oscar for Best Actress. Additionally, Hunt has received four Emmys (and seven nominations total) for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in Mad About You.
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Panel |
Screening |
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$100 |
$130 |
“Helen Hunt: Twisting Through Hollywood – A Journey with a Cinematic Icon” on Saturday, August 24, at 4:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
Twister Screening with Helen Hunt on Saturday, August 24, at 7:00 pm in Cineplex Cinemas Yonge & Dundas |
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14 Giancarlo Esposito
Known For Breaking Bad & The Mandalorian
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Giancarlo Esposito is set to play Sidewinder in Captain America: Brave New World in the MCU, which will be released on February 14, 2025. However, most attendees at Fan Expo Canada will recognize Esposito for his role as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian and Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Esposito received widespread acclaim for his performance as Gus Fring, which resulted in three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and one Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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$100 |
$125 |
“Exploring the Way with Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, and Temuera Morrison” on Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 am on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
13 Temuera Morrison
Known For The Book Of Boba Fett
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The legendary Boba Fett (aka Temuera Morrison) will make an appearance at Fan Expo Canada in 2024. Morrison has played Jango Fett (and his many clones, which includes Boba Fett, of course) in the Star Wars franchise since Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. The actor is also known for voicing Chief Tui in the cast of Moana and Moana 2, which is set to premiere on November 27, 2024. Additionally, Morrison played Tom Curry (Aquaman’s father) in the DCEU (Aquaman, The Flash, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom).
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$120 |
$135 |
“Exploring the Way with Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, and Temuera Morrison” on Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 am on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
12 Morena Baccarin
Known For Deadpool
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Morena Baccarin most recently reprised her role as Vanessa, Wade Wilson’s girlfriend, in the MCU’s Deadpool and Wolverine. Baccarin played Vanessa in all three Deadpool movies, but before that, she notably starred as Inara Serra in the short-lived sci-fi series Firefly. The actress also portrayed Leslie Thompkins in the Fox superhero TV show Gotham, where she met her husband, Ben McKenzie, who will also be at Fan Expo Canada.
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$80 |
$105 |
“Fan Favorite Duo: A Panel with Morena Baccarin & Ben McKenzie” on Saturday, August 24, at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
11 Ben McKenzie
Known For Gotham & The O.C.
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Morena Baccarin’s husband and Gotham costar, Ben McKenzie, will join her at Fan Expo Canada. McKenzie rose to prominence when he starred as Ryan Atwood in the popular Fox teen drama series The O.C. However, after The O.C. ended, McKenzie landed other noteworthy roles, including Ben Sherman in Southland and James “Jim” Gordon in Gotham. Most recently, McKenzie co-wrote the 2023 book Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud with journalist Jacob Silverman.
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$80 |
$105 |
“Fan Favorite Duo: A Panel with Morena Baccarin & Ben McKenzie” on Saturday, August 24, at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
10 Kate Siegel
Known For The Haunting Of Hill House
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Kate Siegel is a Scream Queen as she is known for her memorable roles in various horror movies and TV shows, especially her husband’s (Mike Flanagan) projects. Many will recognize Siegel from her role as Theo Crain in Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and as Viola Willoughby/The Lady of the Lake in The Haunting of Bly Manor. The actress’ film credits include Hush (which she co-wrote with Flanagan), Oculus, and Ouija: Origin of Evil.
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$60 |
$90 |
9 Mike Flanagan
Known For The Haunting Of Hill House
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Mike Flanagan has made a name for himself as one of the best horror filmmakers as of late, and it all began with Absentia in 2011. Since then, he has directed and co-written movies such as Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, and Doctor Sleep. As for Flanagan’s work on the small screen, he created The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher for Netflix. Flanagan is also set to direct the upcoming reboot of The Exorcist, which currently has a release date of March 13, 2026.
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$60 |
$90 |
8 Cameron Monaghan
Known For Shameless & Gotham
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Cameron Monaghan is known for portraying the most iconic villain in Gotham, but many will also recognize him for his role as a series regular on Shameless. In Gotham, Monaghan took on a unique version of the Joker’s origin story as he played twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska. Many critics and fans praised the actor for his impressive performance of the villain who has been played on the big and small screen various times. Meanwhile, Monaghan’s Ian Gallagher was also a fan-favorite on the Showtime TV series, and he notably appeared in every season of Shameless (11 total).
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$80 |
$90 |
“Join the Fallen Order with Cameron Monaghan” on Saturday, August 24, at 1:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
7 Dolph Lundgren
Known For Rocky
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Dolph Lundgren is undoubtedly most known for playing Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, a role he is set to reprise in an upcoming Rocky spinoff. However, Lundgren, a Swedish actor and martial artist, also appeared in movies such as Masters of the Universe, The Punisher, The Expendables, and the DCEU’s Aquaman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Comic book fans might also recognize Lundgren from his role as Konstantin Kovar in the CW’s Arrow season 5.
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$100 |
$100 |
“Power & Glory: Inside the Action with Dolph Lundgren” on Saturday, August 24, at 3:30 pm in Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
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Rocky IV sees the return of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic heavyweight champion after his victory over Clubber Lang. When an exhibition match between Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed and Dolph Lundgren’s USSR boxing star Ivan Drago goes wrong, Rocky Balboa puts all his efforts into defeating the Soviet athlete in order to honor his friend’s legacy and exalt America’s patriotic spirit.
Director Sylvester Stallone Release Date November 27, 1985 Studio(s) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Writers Sylvester Stallone Cast Sylvester Stallone , Talia Shire , Burt Young , Carl Weathers , Brigitte Nielsen , Tony Burton , Michael Pataki , Dolph Lundgren Runtime 91 minutes Franchise(s) Rocky Expand
6 Danny Trejo
Known For Machete
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The famous Danny Trejo will be in attendance at Fan Expo Canada 2024, and many will recognize him from various movies and TV shows, such as From Dusk till Dawn, Con Air, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, and plenty more. However, Trejo’s most iconic and famous role is Machete, a character the actor first played in the Spy Kids franchise. He reprised the role in a spin-off film, Machete, and its sequel, Machete Kills.
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$70 |
$90 |
“The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Spotlight on Danny Trejo” on Saturday, August 24, at 1:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
5 Ashley Eckstein
Known For Star Wars
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Ashley Eckstein is the original Ahsoka in the Star Wars universe (even before Rosario Dawson played the character in Disney+’s Ahsoka), and she will be at Fan Expo Canada alongside Ahsoka’s other portrayer. Eckstein first voiced the Togruta Jedi character in the animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The actress went on to play Ahsoka in Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Forces of Destiny, and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. Outside Star Wars, Eckstein is known for her fashion label, Her Universe.
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$150 |
$150 |
“A Star Wars Duo: Snips & Rex” on Friday, August 23, at 3:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
4 Rose McGowan
Known For Charmed
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Rose McGowan’s two most known and celebrated roles are undoubtedly Tatum Riley in Scream and Paige Matthews in Charmed. However, she is also recognized as a “Scream Queen” due to her horror resume, which includes Jawbreaker and Grindhouse in addition to Scream. As for the TV world, McGowan stepped in as one of the three Charmed Ones after Shannen Doherty exited the WB fantasy drama series at the beginning of season 4. The actress will be joined by her onscreen half-sister, Holly Marie Combs, at Fan Expo Canada.
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$80 |
$75 |
“Charmed: A Memorial to Shannen Doherty” on Friday, August 23, at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
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3 Holly Marie Combs
Known For Charmed
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Holly Marie Combs starred as Piper Halliwell in the WB fantasy drama over the course of its entire run, which included Charmed‘s eight seasons and 178 episodes. Outside the world of Charmed, Combs might also be recognized for her performance as Aria Montgomery’s mother, Ella, in Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family and Freeform. She most recently guest-starred alongside her former Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano in Grey’s Anatomy season 16, episode 3, in 2019.
The next Fan Expo event after Toronto will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Edmonton Expo Centre from September 20 to September 22, 2024.
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$70 |
$75 |
“Charmed: A Memorial to Shannen Doherty” on Friday, August 23, at 2:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
2 Corbin Bleu
Known For High School Musical
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Corbin Bleu starred as Chad Dansworth in all three High School Musical movies, which was his breakout role and the one he is most recognized for. He also played the main character, Izzy, in the Disney Channel Original MovieJump In! During this time, Bleu was also pursuing a music career, releasing two studio albums — Another Side in 2007 and Speed of Light in 2009. Since then, Bleu competed in Dancing with the Stars season 17, placing second, and appeared as himself in seasons 3 and 4 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
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$70 |
$85 |
“Wildcat Reunion: A Nerdy Class with Lucas Grabeel & Corbin Bleu!” on Sunday, August 25, at 12:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
1 Lucas Grabeel
Known For High School Musical
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Lucas Grabeel will be joining his High School Musical costar Corbin Bleu at Fan Expo Canada in August 2024. Grabeel portrayed Ryan Evans in all three High School Musical movies and the direct-to-video follow-up film Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure. The actor’s other credits include the Halloweentown film series, Smallville, and Switched at Birth. Similar to Bleu, Grabeel recently guest starred as himself in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
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$70 |
$85 |
“Wildcat Reunion: A Nerdy Class with Lucas Grabeel & Corbin Bleu!” on Sunday, August 25, at 12:30 pm on the Main Stage [Constitution Hall] |
High School Musical
The High School Musical franchise is a successful Disney Channel Original Movie series that became a cultural phenomenon upon its debut in 2006. The story centers on the lives of high school students at East High School, particularly focusing on the relationship between Troy Bolton, the school’s basketball star, and Gabriella Montez, a shy, academically gifted new student. The franchise explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and following one’s dreams, with a heavy emphasis on musical performances. The success of the original movie led to sequels, a spinoff, and a resurgence in popularity with a recent TV series.
Cast Zac Efron , Vanessa Hudgens , Ashley Tisdale , Lucas Grabeel , Corbin Bleu , Monique Coleman , Matt Cornett , Sofia Wylie , Joshua Bassett , Olivia Rodrigo TV Show(s) High School Musical: The Musical: The Series