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Comic Con Aberdeen: Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Who star Karen Gillan part of 2024 line-up

Organisers have announced some big names for the 2024 event, including Bonnie Wright and Michelle Gomez.

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Karen Gillan . Photo by Broadimage/ Shutterstock.

Scottish actress and star of Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Who, Karen Gillan, is coming to Comic Con Aberdeen.

The popular event is returning to the Granite City following its huge success back in March.

Thousands of people attend the annual event, in their finest cosplay, to meet their heroes, who just so happen to be some of the biggest names on TV.

Guest announcements have started to roll in for the event at P&J Live – here are the confirmed stars so far.

Organisers have confirmed Hollywood actress Karen Gillan will be headlining the event on the Saturday.

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Karen Gillan will be at Aberdeen Comic Con on the Saturday. Image: Comic Con Scotland.

Originally from Inverness, she has starred in massive productions including the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Jumanji, and of course Doctor Who.

Her character of Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has propelled her to global stardom.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter fans will be excited to hear the film series’ very own Ginny Weasley will also be coming to the Granite City.

Actress Bonnie Wright will be at P&J Live on both the Saturday and Sunday.

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Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright is coming to Aberdeen. Image: Comic Con Scotland.

Who is coming to Comic Con Aberdeen 2024?

James Marsters is the first TV star to join the 2024 line-up.

Best known for his role as Spike from cult tv show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, guests in Aberdeen will have the chance to meet the 90s heart-throb.

James Marsters, who is one of the guests announced for Comic Con Aberdeen 2024.
James Marsters has been announced as one of the guests at Comic Con Aberdeen 2024. Image: P&J Live.

Fellow Buffy star Juliet Landau is also headed to Aberdeen.

Renowned for her role as Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she will join her former co-star from the supernatural series.

Juliet Landau, who is also set to attend the event at P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Juliet Landau has been revealed as one of the stars in the line-up. Image: P&J Live.

Meanwhile, Police Academy star Lance Kinsey will also be in attendance.

The Canadian actor is best known for his role as Lt. Proctor in the Police Academy film series.

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Lance Kinsey will be at the popular event. Image: P&J Live.

Fans will be able to chat about their favourite moments of the films and snap pictures during the event at P&J Live.

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Tim Kazurinsky is headed to Aberdeen. Image: P&J Live.

Former cast member and screen writer of Saturday Night Live, Tim Kazurinsky is also headed to the Granite City.

Other confirmed names are Charisma Carpenter, Khary Payton, Bernard Hill, Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs.

And representing Scotland, Michelle Gomez – known for her roles in comedy series The Book Group, Green Wing and Bad Education – will be in attendance too.

Michelle Gomez, who will also be a guest at Comic Con Aberdeen.
Michelle Gomez has been announced in the line-up. Image: P&J Live.

A ‘super show’

The team behind Comic Con Aberdeen promised fans a “super show”.

The event will be moving from the exhibition halls into the P&J Live Arena, making more room for attractions, prop builds and exciting guests.

Comic Con has become a triumph in the city, with thousands of guests gathering to show off their costumes and speak to celebrities from across the world.

Event organisers hope to “attract an even wider range of famous faces, movie props and unique merchandise” next year.

Exhibition sales manager Claire-Lena Miller-Davis hailed the 2022 and 2023 events as “huge hits”.

“We are thrilled to see Comic Con Scotland (NE) return to P&J Live, bigger and better, in 2024,” she said.

“The show was a huge hit in 2022, and even more successful this time round with Saturday’s show selling-out.

“With more space, the organisers hope to attract an even wider range of famous faces, movie props and unique merchandise next year, and with the support of the region’s comic con fanbase, we’re sure to see this exhibition grow over the years to come.”

Comic Con Aberdeen takes place on March 23 and 24. The full list of guests and tickets for the event can be found here.

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