FAN EXPO Chicagois celebrating all things pop culture with a star-studded guest list. The 3 day convention takes place this year from August 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The event brings together fans of comics, movies, television, gaming, anime, and more as people flock to the city to connect with fellow fans, show off their latest cosplay, and meet their favorite celebrities.
This year’s line up sees a mix of guests from across film, TV, anime, and gaming. There are panels featuring casts fromStar Wars,Twilight,Dragon Ball, andThe Flashto name a few. There really is something for everyone at FAN EXPO Chicago.
15Pom Klementieff
Known For Guardians Of The Galaxy, Avengers, Mission Impossible
Pom Klementieff is known for her portrayal of the sensitive and hilarious Mantis in theGuardians of the GalaxyandAvengersmovies as well as kicking butt in the latestMission Impossiblefilms as the villain Paris. She is joined at FAN EXPO Chicago by fellow Guardians Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker, and Sean Gunn for a panel taking place on Saturday at 1:30 PM in the Main Theater.
14Alex Brightman
Known For Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss
Helluva BossisjoiningHazbin Hotelon Amazon Primethis year to the joy of many fans of the animated series. Alex Brightman stars in both shows, playing multiple characters in the adult series. InHelluva Bosshe voices both Robo Fizz and Fizzarolli and inHazbin Hotelhe plays Sir Pentious and Adam. He also gets off to show his musical talents on the show, fitting since he was nominated for a Tony Award for his roles in theBeetlejuiceandSchool of Rockmusicals on Broadway. Brightman joins fellow cast members Morgana Ignis, Vivian Nixon Williams, Bryce Pinkham, and Richard Horvitz for aHelluva Bosspanel on Friday at 4:15 PM in the Main Theater.
13Thomas Lennon
Known For Reno 911!
Thomas Lennon is the creator, writer, and star ofReno 911!and subsequent revival and TV movies where he plays Lieutenant James Dangle in all his short shorts glory. He has also starred in films such as17 Againalongside Zac Efron and the late Matthew Perry,Night at the Museum, andI Love You, Man. Lennon will be reunited with fellowReno 911!cast member Cedric Yarbrough (Deputy S. Jones) at FAN EXPO Chicago for a panel on Friday at 8:00 PM in Theater #2 that is sure to bring the laughs.
12Mae Whitman
Known For Avatar: The Last Airbender, Arrested Development, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Whether she’s playing one of Ramona Flowers’ evil exes or the water bender Katara, Mae Whitman brings a fun and feisty energy to her characters. A star of both film and TV, her career began at a young age when she played Meg Ryan’s daughter inWhen a Man Loves a Womanat age 5. At FAN EXPO Chicago, Whitman will appear on two panels, one at 6:45 PM on Friday in the Main Theater and the other on Saturday at 11:00 AM moderated by ScreenRant’s Joe Deckelmeier. The panels will also feature Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Zack De Sena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Dante Basco (Zuko), and Greg Baldwin (Uncle Iroh) as theycelebrate the 20th anniversaryof the beloved animated series,Avatar: The Last Airbender.
11John Hannah
Known ForThe Mummy Trilogy, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
As the smart and neurotic brother of Evie (Rachel Weisz) in the 1999 filmThe Mummy, John Hannah quickly became a beloved character in the series. It helped that he constantly found himself in danger, allowing his sister to save the day. Hannah willreunite with hisMummycast membersBrendan Fraser (Rick O’Connell), Patricia Velasquez (Anck-Su-Namun), and Ode Fehr (Ardeth Bay) for a panel on Sunday at 12:15 PM in the Main Theater.
10Mckenna Grace
Known For Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, The Handmaid’s Tale
If there’s a younger version of a character in a movie or TV show, chances are Mckenna Grace has played her. She has starred as the younger version of Margot Robbie’s character inI, Tonya, young Sabrina Spellman inThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and young adult Carol inCaptain Marvel. Grace has also broken out on her own with critically acclaimed performances inThe Handmaids Taleand a lead role in the newGhostbustersfilms. Her next role will take her to Panem where she will be playing Maysilee Donner inThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
9Mason Thames
Known For How to Train Your Dragon, The Black Phone
Mason Thames is having a big 2025. Not only did he star in the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragonfilm, but this year also sees him leading the Scott Derrickson horror filmThe Black Phone 2and theColleen Hoover adaptationRegretting Youalongside fellow FAN EXPO Chicago guest Mckenna Grace. Catch his panel on Sunday in Theater #2 at 4:00 PM.
8Ming-Na Wen
Known For Star Wars, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Mulan
Ming-Na Wen has been a fierce presence on screen for many years. She’s played iconic characters such as Mulan, Melinda May, and most recently, the bounty hunter Fennec Shand across severalStar Warsseries on Disney+. She’s always a con favorite and FAN EXPO Chicago should be no exception. Her panel takes place on Sunday at 12:00 PM in Theater #2 and fans are not going to want to miss it.
7Karen Gillan
Known For Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Who
Karen Gillan has traveled time and space, been trapped in a video game, and fought Thanos. She’s truly done it all. The jury is still out onwhether she will join the new Avengersin fighting Doctor Doom, but fans will still want to catch her panel with the rest of the Guardians of Galaxy to hear about her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond.
6May Hong
Known For Hacks, KPop Demon Hunters
No movie is bigger right now thanKPop Demon Hunters. The Netflix phenomenon has beenbreaking recordsthanks to its catchy songs, great story, and voice cast.
May Hong voices Mira, the sarcastic and deadpan lead dancer of Huntr/x. Her panel will be on Saturday at 3:00 PM in Theater #2 and fans are going to want to see the panel and hear all about the surprise success of the movie.
