FAN EXPO San Franciscois almost here, and the convention’s slate of notable celebrity guests is one of the most exciting things to look forward to about the festivities. The FAN EXPO circuit of conventions has become a titan of pop culture in recent years, with an impressive schedule of events at major cities across the continental United States, thoughFAN EXPO Canadahas been expanding the brand’s premise even further. FAN EXPO San Francisco will be held from November 29th to December 1st in the titular city’s Moscone Center West.
The event will be attracting an exciting coterie of celebrity guests, with stars fromStar Wars,Marvel Cinematic Universe movieregulars, and many more gearing up for attendance. A few faces and names will be familiar to dedicated FAN EXPO attendees, with several celebrity guests who appeared at FAN EXPO Canada and FAN EXPO Chicago most recently returning for FAN EXPO San Francisco. As the event looms ever closer, the eagerness to see these big names in Hollywood mingle with fans grows impossible to contain.
20Hayden Christensen
Known for Star Wars
One of the most hotly-anticipated celebrity presences at FAN EXPO San Francisco is easily Hayden Christensen’s. The Canadian actor gained acclaim for his performances in films likeShattered GlassandJumper,but it was his time as Anakin Skywalker in theStar Warsprequels that catapulted him into geek stardom. Christensen will be appearing on Saturday, where eagerStar Warsfans will be able to nab photo ops and autographs of all types, even on specialty items like replica lightsabers or helmets.
$175 - $275
19Joseph Quinn
Known for Stranger Things
A rising star in recent years, Joseph Quinn has gone from a relative unkown to a pop culture icon in quite a short span of time. The English actor first gained recognition as the brief-lived Eddie Munson inStranger Things,but has since further accrued acclaim inA Quiet Place: Day One.Most notably, Quinn will be among thecast ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsas Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch, making his available autographs soon to be all the more valuable with the film’s release.
$100
18Andy Serkis
Known for Lord of the Rings
Few performers can attest to the same legendary status as that of Andy Serkis. Known for his work in motion capture portraying non-human characters of all types, Serkis is acclaimed for his time as Gollum in theLord of the Ringstrilogy and Caesar in thePlanet of the Apesprequel movies. As a traditional live-action actor, he’s also quite accomplished in the comic book movie circuit, playing Ulysses Klaue in the MCU and Alfred in Matt Reeves’The Batman.
$100 - $130
17Bruce Campbell
Known for Evil Dead
Another legacy celebrity with deep roots in the world of geek culture, Bruce Campbell is a legendary name in the horror genre. Though he turned heads in lesser-appreciated roles inBurn NoticeandBubba Ho-Tep,Campbell is ubiquitous with his character Ash Williams, the starring dimwitted hero from theEvil Deadseries. Most recently, Campbell reprized the role in the spin-off showAsh vs Evil Dead, which ended in 2018.
$50
16Charlie Cox
Known for Daredevil
Charlie Cox is another fast-rising titan in the comic book movie space whose performance as Matthew Murdock was so good that the MCU had no choice but to bring him over after the Netflix continuity ended. While the English actor was great in films likeThe Theory of EverythingandStardust, it wasn’t until Netflix’sDaredevilthat he truly became a household name in comic book movie circles. Cox has gone on to cameo as the character in a variety of MCU projects, and will soon lead his own show withthe upcomingDaredevil: Born Again.
15Grant Gustin
Known for The Flash
Veterans of Marvel shows aren’t the only big TV names to expect for FAN EXPO San Francisco, with Grant Gustin also slated to join in on the excitement. A dedicated TV actor, Grant Gustin rose to celebrity status as Barry Allen in CW’sThe Flash,a key component of the overarching Arrowverse. Gustin closed out the franchise with the finale ofThe Flashrecently in 2023, leaving him open to appear at more events like FAN EXPO San Francisco.
$120
14Danny Trejo
Known for Machete
A FAN EXPO regular, Danny Trejo holds a very much deserved reverence as one of the coolest action stars to have ever graced the screen. Known best for Robert Rodriguez’sMacheteseries, Trejo has also been a staple in violent action movies and TV shows with a heavy latin flair, such asFrom Dusk Till Dawn, Breaking Bad,andPredators.These days, Trejo is more often seen voice acting in surprisingly child-friendly content, a hilariously stark contrast to his most famous work.
$60
13Priscilla Presley
Known for Naked Gun
Though Priscilla Presley is perhaps most famous for her marriage to the King himself, Elvis Presley, she’s become an impressively established actress with a myriad of credits. Some of her most famous work includes theNaked Gunspy parody franchise and the long-running TV seriesDallas.In 2023, she played a version of herself inAgent Elvis,an animated action-comedy positing her late husband as a secret super spy.
$60 - $80
12Giancarlo Esposito
Known for Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito first got his acting start playing goofy side characters in projects likeDo The Right ThingandMaximum Overdrive.However, in recent years, Esposito’s smooth talking performance as the terrifying drug kingpin Gus Fring inBreaking BadandBetter Call Saulhas left him typecast in a variety of similar antagonistic mastermind roles, including Moff Gideon fromThe Mandalorian.Continuing this trend, Giancarlo Esposito is set to soon play the supervillain Sidewinder inthe cast ofCaptain America: Brave New World.
$80
11Cameron Monaghan
Known for Shameless
Cameron Monaghan is a California native who began his career as a child actor, appearing in kid-friendly films likeStuart LittleandWinnie the Pooh.As an adult, Monaghan has proven himself as a veritable TV star, carrying series likeShamelessas Ian or providing a chilling antagonist as Jerome/Jeremiah inGotham.Monaghan has also voiced protagonist Cal Kestis in the recentStar Wars Jediseries. It would be exciting to see Monaghan join the live-action series as his video game character in the flesh.
