20 Stars We’re Excited To See At MEGACON Orlando

MegaCon Orlando is back, and there are loads of stars we’re excited to see. MegaCon 2025 will kick off on Thursday, February 6 and end on Sunday, February 9. With four incredible days of panels, activities, and meet and greet opportunities, MegaCon attendees are keen to find out who the best guests are this year. The biggest names from the best TV shows of all time, blockbuster movies, and the comic book and anime industries are set to appear at MegaCon 2025.

MegaCon 2025 will also see several celebrities reunite after working on projects together, with several huge actors from Doctor Who, Supernatural, and Scooby-Doo all due to appear. At this time, the schedule for MegaCon 2025 is still under wraps, but the convention should release this shortly. With so many things to do and famous faces to see, it’s worth breaking down the most exciting stars who will be at this year’s MegaCon.

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Matt Smith

Doctor Who, House Of The Dragon

Matt Smith as Daemon in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale.

While many remember Matt Smith from their childhoods, with his role as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who launching his career, the actor is better known nowadays as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. The British actor is also due to star in the upcoming TV adaptation of Nick Cave’s novel, The Death of Bunny Munro, as the titular character.

Daemon Targaryen reading a letter in House of the Dragon

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Many are excited to see Smith appear at MegaCon. While Smith is used to attending conventions like these, considering his prominence in science fiction and fantasy TV shows, it’s still brilliant to see him come to Orlando this year to interact with viewers.

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Additional Pricing

Saturday

Standard Autograph: $110.00 — 8×10 Premium Autograph: $140.00 — Any other photo size.

Sunday

Photo Meet and Greet: $125.00

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Millie Bobby Brown

Stranger Things, Godzilla

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven with eyeliner, slicked back hair, and a bloody nose in Stranger Things season 2.

Millie Bobby Brown’s movies and TV shows are more popular than ever right now. The British actress is best known as Eleven in Stranger Things, but she is also popular for portraying the titular character in Enola Holmes and its sequel, as well as Madison Russell in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong.

It’s likely that MegaCon attendees will be keen to ask Brown questions about the release of Stranger Things season 5, considering there is no confirmed date for the final installment of the show yet. However, hopefully the actress can provide audiences with some juicy details about the upcoming season.

Days

Additional Pricing

Saturday

Autograph: $139.99 Photo Meet and Greet: $149.99

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Ron Howard

Happy Days, Arrested Development, A Beautiful Mind

Director Ron Howard looking serious next to a camera.

Filmmaker, writer, and actor Ron Howard is due to attend MegaCon 2025, too. The two-time Oscar winner is remembered for his beginnings as Opie Taylor in the 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, before moving on to portray Richie Cunningham in Happy Days and Steve Bolander in American Graffiti. He has also directed several massive hits, including Grand Theft Auto, Cocoon, and A Beautiful Mind.

Collage of Ron Howard on American Graffiti, Happy Days, and Arrested Development

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In recent years, Howard is known for narrating the lives of the Bluth family in Arrested Development, and later starring in the show as himself. While he has a fictional daughter in Arrested Development, Howard’s actual child, Bryce Dallas Howard, will also be attending MegaCon.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $120.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $135.00

Sunday

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Jared Padalecki

Supernatural, Gilmore Girls

Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester talking to someone off-screen in Supernatural.

Jared Padalecki’s prominence mainly comes from his portrayal of the youngest son of Mary and John, Sam, an integral member of Supernatural’s Winchester family. However, some viewers may remember Padalecki as Rory’s first love, Dean Forester, in Gilmore Girls.

Jared Padalecki will also star in The Boys season 5, and hopefully he’ll reunite with his Supernatural co-star and on-screen brother, Jensen Ackles. Audiences will be desperate to hear Padalecki discuss his time on the longest-running American live-action fantasy TV series of all time, and with the actor starring in an incredible 327 episodes of the show, there’s plenty for him to talk about.

Days

Additional Pricing

Thursday

Autograph: $140.00

Friday

Photo Meet and Greet: $210.00

Saturday

Sunday

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Nicholas Hoult

Skins, X-Men, Superman, Nosferatu

Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter looking sweaty and disheveled in Nosferatu.

Nicholas Hoult is one of the greatest British Hollywood actors right now, with his career spanning several decades. One of Hoult’s earliest and most prominent roles is as Tony Stonem in Skins, but he has now made a name for himself in the X-Men series as Hank McCoy, the latest incarnation of Lex Luthor in Superman, and Thomas Hutter in Nosferatu.

Count Orlok looking over his shoulder in the darkness in Nosferatu

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Considering Hoult is so popular in the very different worlds of superheroes and horror, it’s likely the actor will be rather busy at this year’s MegaCon. It’s hoped that he will share more stories about working with Bill Skarsgård in Nosferatu, as well as what to expect from the upcoming James Gunn Superman movie at some of the event’s panels.

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Additional Pricing

Friday

Standard Autograph: $80.00 — 8×10 Premium Autograph: $100.00 — Any other photo size.

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00

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Matthew Lillard

Scream, Scooby-Doo, Five Nights At Freddy’s

Matthew Lillard as Stu Macher pulling a face at something off-screen in Scream.

Matthew Lillard is a ‘90s and 2000s icon who is best known for bringing the character of Shaggy to life in the live-action Scooby-Doo movies. The actor is also remembered for playing Stu in the first Scream movie, but in recent years, Lillard is better known for his portrayal of killer William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s and the upcoming sequel.

Matthew Lillard's Shaggy looking sad with Scooby laying his head on his shoulder in Scooby-Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed

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There are plenty of panels happening across all four days at MegaCon 2025, and hopefully Lillard will speak at one about his character’s fate in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Of course, many will want Lillard to spark some nostalgia as well, and discuss how Scooby-Doo and Scream are such important parts of his successful career.

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Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $70.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $90.00

Sunday

Selfie: $70.00

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Ella Purnell

Fallout, Arcane, Yellowjackets, Star Trek: Prodigy

Ella Purnell as Lucy smiling at something off-screen in Fallout season 1, episode 1.

Ella Purnell’s movies and TV shows are skyrocketing at the moment, and the actress is currently best known for playing Lucy in the Fallout TV show. While she is also known as Jackie Taylor in Yellowjackets, Purnell is also a prominent voice actress, taking on the roles of Jinkx in Arcane and Gwyndala in Star Trek: Prodigy.

Following a successful 2024, Ella Purnell’s upcoming movies and TV show projects are creating quite the buzz. The next installments of Fallout and Arcane are both on the way, and the actress is also starring in the new comedy movie The Scurry, too. Unfortunately, Purnell will only be at MegaCon on the Saturday, so fans will need to be quick to meet her.

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Additional Pricing

Saturday

Standard Autograph: $100.00 — Flat items under 11×14. Premium Autograph: $120.00 — Larger items like Funkos, action figures, posters, etc. Photo Meet and Greet: $120.00

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Katey Sagal

The Conners, Married… With Children, Futurama, Sons Of Anarchy

Katey Sagal Gemma standing and contemplating in Sons of Anarchy.

Sitcom legend Katey Sagal is due to appear on the weekend days of MegaCon. The actress is best known for playing Peggy Bundy in Married… with Children, Gemma Teller Morrow in Sons of Anarchy, Louise Goldufski-Conner in The Conners, and voicing Turanga Leela in Futurama. Her career is full of brilliant titles, although Sagal’s role in Sons of Anarchy is the one that stands out the most.

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With The Conners season 7 due to air in 2025, the last installment of the show, Sagal’s name is cropping up more and more. However, it’s likely that MegaCon attendees will want to discuss some of the most shocking moments in Sons of Anarchy, considering Gemma is easily the most prominent character of Sagal’s.

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Additional Pricing

Saturday

Standard Autograph: $100.00 — 8×10 Premium Autograph: $120.00 — Any other photo size.

Sunday

Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00

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Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Superbad, Kick-Ass, How To Train Your Dragon

Christopher Mintz Plasse as Fogell looking nervous while someone checks his ID in Superbad.

Christopher Mintz-Plasse is most notably remembered as Superbad’s funniest character, Fogell, a personality that stands out in the actor’s filmography. While Mintz-Plasse is always going to be seen as Superbad’s McLovin, he is also known for his role as Chris D’Amico/Red Mist in Kick-Ass, and for lending his voice to the character of Fishlegs Ingerman in the How to Train Your Dragon movies.

Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) smiling in Superbad

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Although Mintz-Plasse doesn’t have any known upcoming projects to talk about, there are plenty of past anecdotes he can share at MegaCon. Tales about Christopher Mintz-Plasse’s movies with Chloe Grace Moretz, filming Superbad as a minor, and his voice acting career are all great content for the actor to cover in MegaCon’s panels, and hopefully attendees will get to learn more about him in general.

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Additional Pricing

Saturday

Autograph: $60.00

Sunday

Photo Meet and Greet: $80.00

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Henry Winkler

Happy Days, Parks And Recreation, Arrested Development, Barry

Henry Winkler as Fonzie jumping the shark on waterskis in Happy Days.

Henry Winkler is a timeless icon, who is most famous for jumping the shark in Happy Days as the brilliant Fonzie. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner is also known for playing useless attorney Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, sneaky obstetrician Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation, and most recently, as acting coach Gene Cousineau in Barry.

Henry Winkler as Fonzie holding up an object in Happy Days

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Winkler has decades of experience and fans of several different projects to meet with. His career doesn’t tend to falter, and it’s never long before Winkler appears as yet another hilarious character in a new TV show. Thankfully, the actor will be at MegaCon on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, which gives attendees plenty of time to get an autograph or photo with him.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $80.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $95.00

Sunday

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Arthur Darvill

Doctor Who, DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow

Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams smiling as he sees Amy again in the Doctor Who episode "The Pandorica Opens."

Matt Smith will reunite with his Doctor Who co-star Arthur Darvill at MegaCon 2025. Darvill is best known as Rory Williams in Doctor Who, but he is more recently recognized for his role as Rip Hunter in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Interestingly, Darvill’s two most prominent characters are both time-travellers, which will give the actor plenty to talk about during panels.

Darvill’s characters are at the centre of a lot of viewers’ discussions. Rory William’s many deaths in Doctor Who and the reason why Darvill left Legends of Tomorrow are both rather hot topics that attendees are curious about. Hopefully, the actor will also share any upcoming projects he is working on, and whether or not they are sci-fi based.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $50.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $65.00

Sunday

Selfie: $50.00

12

Mark Sheppard

Supernatural, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly

Crowley (Mark Sheppard) sitting at a table in Supernatural.

Mark Sheppard is a massive name in science fiction and fantasy TV. While he is most commonly known as the demon Crowley in Supernatural, Sheppard is also remembered for playing Romo Lampkin in Battlestar Galactica’s 2000s reboot and Badger in Joss Whedon’s Firefly. He also stars alongside Matt Smith and Arthur Darvill in the Doctor Who season 6 two-parter “The Impossible Astronaut” and “Day of the Moon,” so MegaCon 2025 will be a real sci-fi catch up for the three actors.

While many are looking forward to Sheppard discussing the significant part he plays in Supernatural’s success, others are keen to hear more about his work with his father, W. Morgan Sheppard. The actor’s father not only features as the older version of Sheppard’s Doctor Who and NCIS characters, but the two also act opposite one another in the psychological thriller movie Nether World.

Days

Additional Pricing

Saturday

Autograph: $60.00

Sunday

Photo Meet and Greet: $80.00

13

Peter Facinelli

Twilight, Nurse Jackie, Supergirl, On Fire

Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen staring off at something in Twilight.

Peter Facinelli’s Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight movies is the reason why the actor is so prominent, and his appearance at MegaCon is rather exciting. Despite being known for appearing in such a huge franchise, Facinelli’s career has been quite busy since the release of the last Twilight film. The actor also stars in Nurse Jackie as Coop, in Supergirl as Maxwell Lord, and most recently in the film On Fire as Dave Laughlin.

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Peter Facinelli Talks About Directing On Fire & Collaborating With His Cast

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Facinelli’s next project is as Preacher Rick in the upcoming movie The Unbreakable Boy, which is due for release mere weeks after MegaCon. While it seems the actor’s latest character is quite different from his past roles, it’s likely that Facinelli will be happy to chat about his Twilight days and how playing Carlisle shapes his other performances.

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Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $60.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00

Sunday

14

William Zabka

The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence looking confrontational in Cobra Kai season 6.

William Zabka’s appearance at MegaCon is easily one of the most exciting. The actor has one of the best career resurgences of all time. Zabka is best known for playing Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part II, before reprising his role in the TV show sequel Cobra Kai.

A composite image of Mr. Han, Daniel, and Li Fong in front of the sun mixed with Li Fong kicking on a roof in Karate Kid: Legends

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While the actor’s filmography between these projects mainly contain independent movies, Zabka is also an Oscar nominee because of his short film, Mist. Zabka is one of the most highly anticipated guests at MegaCon 2025 because of the incredible upcoming developments in The Karate Kid universe.

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Ralph Macchio, William Zabka & Yuji Okumoto Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 Interview header

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With Cobra Kai season 6 part 3 due for release just days after MegaCon, as well as the new movie Karate Kid: Legends on the way, Zabka is more popular than ever before. Whatever the actor has to say at MegaCon is guaranteed to have audiences on the edge of their seats.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $80.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00

Sunday

15

Sting

Wrestling Superstar

Sting (Steve Borden) the Wrestler standing in the ring with black and white makeup.

Although wrestler Sting is now retired from AEW, many are still keen to meet him at MegaCon. Sting, whose real name is Steve Borden, is a heavyweight champion across multiple franchises and famous for his black and white face makeup, past rivalry with Hulk Hogan, and for being one of the greatest performers in wrestling history.

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Sting’s lengthy career, which spans multiple decades, means he has plenty to talk about at MegaCon. Even though he is no longer an active wrestler, Sting still makes AEW appearances from time to time. His attendance at MegaCon is an unusual one, considering the other guests who are due to be at the event, but Sting is still a welcome addition to the line-up and perhaps he will talk about his strange performance in Shutterspeed.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $80.00 Photo Meet and Greet: $100.00

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Hank Azaria

The Simpsons, Friends, The Smurfs

Hank Azaria as David talking to Phoebe in Friends.

Hank Azaria’s characters in The Simpsons are legendary, and hopefully he’ll do some impressions at this year’s MegaCon. Although the actor no longer lends his voice to the character of Apu, Azaria still portrays the likes of Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Comic Book Guy. However, Azaria is more than just a voice actor, and he is also known for playing Phoebe Buffay’s love interest David in Friends, as well as Gargamel in The Smurfs movies.

Azaria has years of acting experience under his belt, both on-screen and behind a microphone. He is also a guest star in some of the most notable TV shows of all time, and many don’t realize that he makes appearances in titles like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Sesame Street.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $100.00 Photo Meet and Greet: $110.00

17

Todd McFarlane

The Amazing Spider-Man Artist & Creator Of Spawn

Todd McFarlane smiling during Medieval Spawn interview.

Todd McFarlane is the creator of the Spawn comic book character series, who is also known for making his start as an artist on The Amazing Spider-Man. There are several figures from the comic book industry appearing at MegaCon 2025, but McFarlane is one of the most interesting by far. Attendees will be thrilled to see McFarlane talk about his works in person, especially as the titular Spawn has transcended the page and is now so much more than a comic book character.

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Collage of Spawn Comic Books

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The upcoming Spawn movie reboot, King Spawn, is due for release this year, so this will be a big talking point in any panels McFarlane will feature on. Plus, it’ll be great for attendees to hear more about McFarlane’s long career, his experiences working with both Marvel and DC, and the inspiration for his projects.

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Gabriele Dell’Otto

Marvel & DC Comic Book Artist

Marvel and DC Comics artist Gabriele Dell’Otto smiling.

MegaCon 2025 is thrilled to confirm that the event will feature an incredibly rare appearance from Marvel and DC comic book artist Gabriele Dell’Otto. The Italian illustrator and author is also famous for creating some of the very best covers and promotional materials for superhero projects, like the poster for the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D episode “Aftershocks” and the spines for the official Marvel graphic novel collection.

Gabriele Dell’Otto also produced The Boys’ cover art of Homelander, and his artistry is one of the most beloved in the industry. It’s a huge deal that Dell’Otto is attending MegaCon this year, as he doesn’t often make appearances at conventions like these, so visitors will need to take the opportunity to meet him before it’s too late.

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Thursday

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Kate Micucci

Garfunkel & Oates, DuckTales, Scooby-Doo, The Big Bang Theory

Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci in Garfunkel and Oates (2014).

Kate Micucci is best known for being one half of the musical duo Garfunkel and Oates, alongside Riki Lindhome, as well as starring in several comedy TV shows. Her most notable filmography entries include her roles as Raj’s love interest Lucy in The Big Bang Theory, Velma in several of the animated Scooby-Doo TV shows and movies, and Webby Vanderquack in the recent version of DuckTales.

Micucci is known for her quirky persona and hilarious performances, so she’s guaranteed to be a fantastic addition to MegaCon’s lineup. Attendees will be keen to find out more about the Garfunkel and Oates TV show, a sitcom canceled too soon, as well as the future of the pair’s partnership. Plus, many are excited to see whether Micucci may perform one of her past tracks, although it’s unlikely it’ll be any that she usually sings alongside Lindhome. ​​​​​​​

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Additional Pricing

Friday

Standard Autograph: $60.00 — 8×10

Saturday

Premium Autograph: $80.00 — Any other items.

Sunday

Photo Meet and Greet: $60.00

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Mike Flanagan

The Haunting Of Hill House, Haunting Of Bly Manor, The Midnight Club, The Fall Of The House Of Usher

Mike Flanagan being interviewed in King on Screen.

Mike Flanagan’s Netflix horror TV shows are hugely popular right now, and his projects are likely to create a lot of attention at MegaCon. Flanagan is behind several thrilling titles like The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher, each of which are adaptations from legendary literary horror authors and poets.

One show that is likely to be discussed is his remake of Stephen King’s Carrie, which is yet to receive a release date. The MegaCon horror panels are going to be brilliant this year, and there are loads of amazing names connected to the genre that attendees are hoping will feature in the line-up. But out of all of MegaCon’s stars, Mike Flanagan is by far the most exciting.

Days

Additional Pricing

Friday

Autograph: $50.00

Saturday

Photo Meet and Greet: $75.00

Sunday