CELEBRITIES VISITING DETROIT FOR SPRING COMIC CON EVENT

Motor City Comic Con, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This year's Spring event is May 17 - 19, 2024.Throughout the three-day weekend attendees can participate in autographs and photo opportunities with fan favorite actors and actresses from movies and tv. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention. In addition, there will be venders offering a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! 

Here are some of the celebrities scheduled to be in attendance at the 2024 Spring Motor City Comic Con. Be aware that meet and greet opportunities with the show's celebrity guests often involve an extra fee beyond your admission to the event. If you purchase an autograph, note that many of these people will also require more money if you want to get a selfie with them at that time too. Professional photo ops also are offered for many of the celebrities in attendance and can be a nice souvenir where you don't have to worry about handing your phone to someone to take the picture for you. Checking out the pricing and availability of the scheduled celebrities during the show at the Motor City Comic Con website in advance can save you from some unexpected surprises or disappointments when it comes to these interactions.

William Shatner 

Best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. He has also in movies and television shows like Hawaii Five-O, Miss Congeniality, and Boston Legal Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($120), memorabilia autographs or 8x10 with inscriptions ($150), professional photo ops ($140)

Ron Perlman 

Actor best known for his roles in Hellboy, Quest for Fire, Cronos, The City of Lost Children, and Alien Resurrection. He was also in season 6 of Sons of Anarchy. His distinctive voice has garnered him roles in many animated films and series, commercials and video games. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($60), funko pop autographs ($75), professional photo ops ($80), duo photo ops with Charlie Hunnam ($200), duo photo ops with Katey Sagal ($180), and Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam ($280)

Katey Sagal 

Katey became a household name in the 80s when she played Peg Bundy on Married with Children. In 2008 she took on the role of Gemma Teller Morrow in Sons of Anarchy. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19 Available for 8x10 autographs ($100), autographed items ($120), selfies ($90), 8x10/selfie combo ($175), item/selfie combo ($200), professional photo ops ($100), duo photo ops with Charlie Hunnam ($210), duo photo ops with Ron Perlman ($180), and Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman ($280)

Charlie Hunnam 

 Actor best known for his role as Jax Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($100) and professional photo ops ($125), duo photo ops with Ron Perlman ($200), duo photo ops with Katey Sagal ($210), Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal ($280)

Karen Allen 

Best known for her roles in the comedy Animal House and as Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones films Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($40), selfies ($40), autograph & selfie combos ($60), professional photo ops ($60)

John Ratzenberger 

John is best known for his role as Cliff Clavin in the comedy sitcom Cheers for which he earned two Primetime Emmy nominations. He has also been the voice of animated characters in Disney Pixar films like Toy Story and Monsters University. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($50) and professional photo ops ($50)

Katee Sackhoff 

Actress known for Battlestar Galactica, Another Life, The Mandalorian and voicing characters in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Robot Chicken. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($100), professional photo ops ($120), duo photo ops with Simon Kassianides ($190), duo photo ops with Giancarlo Esposito ($230) and trio photo op with Simon Kassianides and Giancarlo Esposito ($290). 

Simon Kassianides 

 Actor, Director, Producer and Screenwriter. Known for The Mandalorian, Unforgettable, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Quantum of Solace. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($60), autographs on Star Wars merchandise ($90), professional photo ops ($80), duo photo ops with Katee Sackhoff ($190), duo photo ops with Giancarlo Esposito ($160) and trio photo ops with Katee Sackhoff and Giancarlo Esposito ($290). 

Giancarlo Esposito 

Actor known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Boys, Malcolm X, and The Mandalorian. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19 Available for autographs ($80), Selfies ($60), autograph and selfie combo ($120), professional photo ops ($90), duo photo ops with Katee Sackhoff ($230), duo photo ops with Simon Kassianides ($160), and trio photo ops with Katee Sackhoff and Simon Kassianides ($290).

For a full list of activities and celebrity appearances visit motorcitycomiccon.com