E.V.A. : The Lord of the Rings Stars Sean Astin and John Rhys-Davies Join Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2025 Lineup

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today announced that the cast of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is heading to Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2025. Cast members Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings TrilogyThe Goonies), and John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings TrilogyIndiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) will be heading to the pop culture convention for Photo Ops, Autographing, and a joint cast panel. C2E2 returns to McCormick Place on April 11 – 13, 2025.

Sean Astin (Friday and Sunday) and John Rhys-Davies (all 3 days) will meet fans for Photo Ops and Autographing and a panel. C2E2 Superfan members can pre-purchase Photo Ops and Autographs starting on December 18, with general onsale for all ticket holders following December 19. The Lord of the Rings cast joins previously announced guests for C2E2 2025 including Futurama cast members Billy West, Katey Sagal, Phil LaMarr, and John DiMaggio; Starship Troopers cast members Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey, and Michael Ironside; Critical Role’s Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Matthew Mercer, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham; and voice actors from Red Dead Redemption and Baldur’s Gate 3. Many more guests will be added up until the event in April and you can stay up-to-date with the latest news at C2E2.com.

At C2E2, fans can interact with award-winning comic artists, anime voice actors, and their favorite celebrities, all while celebrating pop culture with other fans and discovering exclusive merchandise and unique artwork. Fans can explore the Show Floor, experience an array of panels, check out their favorite or discover new creators on Artist Alley, and meet some of their favorite on-screen talent in real life! 

 

Tickets for C2E2 2025 are on sale for the general public, with multi-day and single-day options available. Fans who purchase a C2E2 Superfan Membership will also have digital access to the event. As Superfans, members also receive premium access to purchase Select Autographing sessions, Photo Ops, and exclusive merchandise throughout the year for $99 annually, in addition to exclusive onsite perks at C2E2 such as Fast Pass lines for Autographing and Photo Ops.

 

About ReedPop

ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organizers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localized audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), MagicCon, and more. In addition to organizing and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop’s major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)

All images property of ReedPOP

This entry was posted in E.V.A. and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.