Comic Con is set to return to the North East later this month with a whole host of celebrity guests here's everything you need to know.

Stars from Gavin and Stacey, Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and more are set to appear at the region's Comic Con convention at the Newcastle Utilita Arena on October 26 and 27.

Previous years have seen the likes of Jenna Coleman, Freema Agyeman, John Barrowman, Nick Frost and James Marsters grace the region.

Comic Con North East 2024.Comic Con North East 2024. (Image: COMIC CON NORTH EAST) Here's the full list of every guest expected to appear at the event:

  • Paul Wesley - Known for starring as Stefan Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries
  • Alex Kingston - Starred as River Song in the Dr Who series
  • Pearl Mackie - Known for playing Bill Potts in the Dr Who series
  • Michelle Gomez - Known for her roles in Dr Who and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
  • Ralf Little - Starred in The Royle Family, Death in Paradise and more
  • Will Mellor - Known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in Hollyoaks, Gaz Wilkinson in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
  • Kristan Nairn - Fan favourite Hodor in the Game of Thrones series
  • Mathew Horne - Best known for his role as Gavin in the hit series Gavin and Stacey
  • Mark Williams - Played Arthur Weasley in the Harry Potter films
  • Emma Caulfield - Best known for her role in Buffy The Vampire Slayer
  • Marc Blucas - Known for his role in First Daughter and more
  • Roger Clark - Voice of the beloved Red Dead Redemption video game two protagonist Arthur Morgan
  • Rob Wiethoff - Voice of John Marston, also from the Red Dead Redemption series
  • Paul Blackthorne - Known for roles in The Dresden Files, Lagaan and Arrow
  • Brutus Beefcake - Best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation under the ring name Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake.
  • Oliver Watson - Known for his role in the Netflix series Wednesday
  • Iman Marson - Also known for his role in the Netflix series Wednesday

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Andy Kleek, CEO of Monopoly Events says: “The team at Monopoly Events see the potential of Newcastle. It is such a large, vibrant city, and it deserves a flagship event.

“We are putting our all into bringing pop culture fans of the North East quality events! We love the city of Newcastle, and the North East region, and both of our last shows here have been a real blast to put on for everyone.”

Tickets are on sale for each meet and greet are on sale and can be bought here.