ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today revealed a look at New York Comic Con’s (NYCC) jam-packed programming lineup for this year’s convention. Returning to the Javits Center in New York City on October 17-20, 2024, fans will experience the best of pop culture with the biggest special guests, publishers, cosplayers, and more.
Programming highlights for this year’s event include:
Apple TV+ presents “Shrinking"
Apple’s acclaimed, hit comedy “Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. Join us for an exclusive panel with some of the brilliant minds behind the camera and the ensemble cast who make the Apple TV+ fan-favorite series so beloved. Panelists will include Emmy-Award winner, co-creator and executive Producer Brett Goldstein, executive producer, co-creator and star Jason Segel, as well as Emmy-Award nominee Christa Miller, Emmy-Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley. “Shrinking” season two will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 16.
Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Main Stage
Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing
This is it, True Believers - the biggest comics panel of the weekend! Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski, VP & Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, VP of Digital Media & Creative Strategy Ryan Penagos - aka Agent M - and other Marvel guests including writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) are here to give fans a glimpse into the future of your favorite heroes - including the thrilling adventures of Marvel's First Family, the newest milestones of mutantkind, the future of the Ultimate line, and more! Plus - What does the future hold for the Marvel Universe now that Doctor Doom has become the Sorcerer Supreme? Attendees who stay until the end will receive an exclusive giveaway comic book!
Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room 409
The Cast of Starship Troopers
When you battle 6 trillion enemies that will eat you alive, there are only two rules... EVERYONE FIGHTS. NO ONE QUITS! Join Casper Van Dien (Juan Rico), Dina Meyer (Dizzy Flores), Denise Richards (Captain Carmen Ibanez), Seth Gilliam (Sugar Watkins), and Michael Ironside (Jean Rasczak) for an out-of-this-world panel at New York Comic Con! Hosted by Josh Horowitz, this panel will dive into the legacy of Starship Troopers. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the stars of the cult classic and relive the epic sci-fi adventure!
Thursday, October 17, 12:30 PM, Room 405
A Conversation with Josh Brolin: Insights and Stories with Steve Weintraub
Join Josh Brolin for an exclusive sit-down with Steve Weintraub at New York Comic Con! In this engaging panel, Brolin will delve into his diverse career, sharing insights and behind-the-scenes stories from his most iconic roles. Steve Weintraub, known for his in-depth interviews and industry knowledge, will guide the conversation, offering fans a unique opportunity to hear directly from the acclaimed actor. Don’t miss this chance to get up close and personal with one of Hollywood’s most dynamic stars!Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM, Room 405
Moon Man Panel featuring Kid Cudi
Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi took NYCC by storm last year, surprising everyone with MOON MAN, his first step into comics. Now, Cudi is back, with co-writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and artist Marco Locati for a can't miss panel packed full of behind-the-scenes secrets and announcements!
Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM, Main Stage
Peacock Presents: Satanic Panic Horror Thriller Hysteria!
Join stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp and Bruce Campbell, and showrunners and executive producers Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman, for a look into Peacock’s original pop-horror thriller series Hysteria!, a tale of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” that triggers a small town’s witch hunt set during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s.
Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Room 405
The Cast of Red Dead Redemption
Join the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 for an unforgettable panel at New York Comic Con! Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan), Rob Wiethoff (John Marston), Benjamin Byron Davis (Dutch van der Linde), Alex McKenna (Sadie Adler), and more—including Noshir Dalaal (Charles Smith), Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw), Mick Mellamphy (Sean MacGuire), Peter Blomquist (Micah Bell), Meeya Davis (Tilly Jackson), Robert Bogue (Red Harlow), Curzon Dobell (Hosea Matthews), Jim Santangeli (Joe), and Gabriel Sloyer (Javier Escuella)—will share behind-the-scenes stories and reflect on the game’s legacy. Fans can engage in a live Q&A with the actors who brought these beloved characters to life. Don’t miss this unique chance to dive deeper into the world of Red Dead Redemption 2!
Friday, October 18, 12:30 PM, Room 405
IDW Publishing: The Next 25 YearsFears
From groundbreaking horror to epic fantasy, the award-winning publisher is celebrating 25 years of innovative storytelling... but what comes next? Fans at NYCC will be the first to discover IDW Publishing's unprecedented plans for 2025 and beyond. Once these secret comics emerge from the shadows, shivers will be sent down spines, and the entire comic book industry will be talking about IDW's upcoming releases.
Friday, October 18, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM, Room 1C03
BlumFest NYCC
The annual October celebration of all things Blumhouse - makes its much-anticipated return to NYCC with its biggest slate of movies ever. Jason Blum, the visionary producer behind some of the most electrifying films in modern horror, reveals plans for Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary in 2025 and it’s going to be BIG. Be the first to see the world premiere of the trailer for Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, chilling first-look footage from Christopher Landon’s Drop, Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Woman in the Yard, a look at the highly-anticipated M3GAN 2.0 and many other surprises you won’t want to miss.
Friday, October 18, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Empire Stage
Bear McCreary: Musical World-Building
Join Bear McCreary, the celebrated composer of projects as diverse as God of War, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and his new rock concept album The Singularity, as he explores the dramatic impact of music on the creation of fictional worlds, fueled by collaborations with artists from across all disciplines. Bear will be joined by several integral The Singularity contributors from the music and comics realms, including Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, renowned writer Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red, Self/Made), comics writer & filmmaker Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, No/One), and multiple Eisner & Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Ramón K Pérez (Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand, Jane).
Friday, October 18, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Main Stage
Charlamagne Tha God Presents ILLuminati - Hip-Hop and Comics Collide in New AWA Graphic Novel
Los Angeles has its secrets and fame has a price. When a rising hip-hop star dies under mysterious circumstances, her psychic twin sister journeys to the City of Angels to uncover the truth and becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy around power, fame, and pop culture. Join hip-hop legend Charlamagne Tha God as he presents ILLuminati, a story written by acclaimed writer Bryan Edward Hill that tackles head-on the enduring urban legend of The Black Illuminati. The panel will also include comics legend and ILLuminati artists Denys Cowan, and AWA Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso, for a conversation moderated by Music Executive & Journalist Rob Markham around AWA's all-new graphic novel blending comics and hip-hop like no other story.
Friday, October 18, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM, Room 1C03
Inside the Haunting World of The Fall of the House of Usher: A Panel with Mike Flanagan and Cast: Dive into the eerie world of The Fall of the House of Usher with the cast and director at New York Comic Con! Join director Mike Flanagan, and stars Carla Gugino (Verna), Kate Siegel (Camille), and Rahul Kohli (Leo Usher) as they discuss the creation of this spine-chilling series, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale. The panel will explore the creative process, share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and answer fan questions. Don’t miss this chance to get an exclusive look into the making of The Fall of the House of Usher!
Saturday, October 19, 12:30 PM, Room 405
From Earp to Ear: Wynonna Earp's Adventures Continue on Audible
From 2016-2021, fans fell in love with the great-great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp through the TV series, Wynonna Earp. Following the final installment of the TV series, Wynonna is now coming to audio with new stories to tell. Join Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Katherine Barrell, and writer Emily Andras in conversation with Maureen Ryan, contributing editor at Vanity Fair, as they preview the forthcoming Audible Original Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory which picks up with Wynonna and her soulmate, the legendary lawman Doc Holliday as they hit the open road in search of the promised land: Dollywood. Naturally, the trail is bumpier than expected while Wynonna catches us up on many fan-favorite characters from the series through an anthology-style collection of stories from Purgatory. This scripted audio drama will feature original cast members Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dom Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Dani Kind, Martina Otiz-Luis, Greg Lawson, and writer Emily Andras.
Saturday, October 19 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM in Room 409
Sweetpea Screening and Q&A with Ella Purnell
Join Ella Purnell, star and executive producer of her new series, “Sweetpea” as she discusses the dark and twisted coming-of-rage series premiering on STARZ on October 10. Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?
Saturday, October 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Room 405
Fox Entertainment Presents Grimsburg
Grimsburg centers on Marvin Flute (Emmy winner Jon Hamm, who also executive produces the series), who may be the greatest detective ever to catch a cannibal clown and correctly identify a mid-century modern armoire. But there’s one mystery he still can’t crack — himself. To do that he must return to Grimsburg, a town where everyone has a secret or three, and redeem himself in the eyes of his fellow detectives, his ferocious ex-wife and his lovably unstable son. Join panelists Jon Hamm, Alan Tudyk, showrunner Chadd Gindin and more for a behind-the-scenes look at Season Two of Grimsburg, followed by a Q&A. The panel will be moderated by Michael Schneider (Variety).
Sunday, October 20, 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM, Main Stage
Fox Entertainment Presents Universal Basic Guys
Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed. Join co-creators and executive producers Adam Malamut and Craig Malamut for a behind-the-scenes look at Universal Basic Guys. The panel will be moderated by Michael Schneider (Variety).
Sunday, October 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Room 405
“Saturday Night Live”: Louie Zakarian, Sarah Sherman and the Art of Special F/X Makeup
Go behind the scenes of “Saturday Night Live” in its milestone 50th season with the show’s Emmy Award-winning Make-Up department head, Louie Zakarian, and cast member Sarah Sherman. Zakarian is a 30-year veteran of “SNL,” responsible for designing and executing the show’s renowned prosthetics and special F/X makeup. In conversation with Sherman, Zakarian will speak to the process of creating memorable characters, transforming a cast member in a matter of seconds, refining the show’s approach to evolving technology, and showcasing some of “SNL’s” most iconic makeup moments.
Sunday, October 20, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Room 408
A House of the Dragon Retrospective
Join House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabian Frankel (Criston Cole), and Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II Targaryen) at New York Comic Con for a Season 2 retrospective! Sitting down with moderator Josh Horowitz of Happy Sad Confused, the cast will share behind-the-scenes stories, reflect on the season's key moments, and answer fan questions about the Targaryen drama. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the stars of HBO’s epic series as they dive deep into the world of Westeros!
Sunday, October 20, 11:00 AM, Empire Stage
In addition to the programming schedule, NYCC recently released the exhibitor list for this year’s show, promising a packed Show Floor featuring ThrillJoy, Funko, Marvel, Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Bandai, CapCom, Webtoon, Crunchyroll, and more. This was followed by the release of this year’s incredible Artist Alley roster, which includes Jeff Lemire, Dexter Vines, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Frank Cho, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Tom Taylor, in addition the Writers Block lineup featuring Hugo- and Nebula Award–winning Nigerian American writer and storyteller Tomi Adeyemi, No.1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, R.A. Salvatore, Gail Simone, John Jackson Miller, and more.
In addition to the above programming, NYCC 2024 previously announced a star-studded lineup of celebrities heading to NYCC this year for Photo Ops and Autographing, including Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Paul Bettany, Josh Brolin, and Hayley Atwell; Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown, House of the Dragon); Fallout stars Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, and Aaron Moten; Marisa Tomei (Spider-Man: No Way Home, My Cousin Vinny); cast members from House of the Dragon Tom Glynn-Carney, Fabien Frankel, and Matt Smith; Clerks duo Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes; and cast members from fan-favorite films and TV series Starship Troopers, Psych, Shameless, and Futurama. A special ticketed event “Happy Sad Confused 10th Anniversary Live Special” featuring podcast host Josh Horowitz will also take the stage with guests Sam Heughan, David Harbour and more to be announced.
Tickets for New York Comic Con 2024 are available now for Thursday and Sunday, in addition to NYCC @ Home tickets for Popverse Superfans interested in streaming some of this year’s biggest panels from home. Fans can sign up to become Popverse Superfans at thepopverse.com. Stay up to date on the latest New York Comic Con news at NewYorkComicCon.com and on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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