C2E2 is gearing up for another fun convention weekend in the Windy City and their guest lineup keeps getting better! Official host ReedPop has confirmed dozens of awesome actors, artists, writers and cosplayers that will be attending, including Captain America himself, Chris Evans.
What’s Happening:
- The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo aka C2E2 is back this spring (sans red carpet) and they’ve got a great guest lineup for fans to enjoy.
- We’ve got to admit, our jaws have continued to drop with each new email we receive announcing confirmed guests for this year’s event.
- In addition to the artists and comic guests who bring their talent and expertise to the show floor and various panels, some big name celebrity guests will be attending this year for panels, photos and autograph sessions and we can’t wait!
- Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, X-Men: The Animated Series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Boy Meets World, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and in for a treat as stars of these franchises will be on site over the course of the weekend event (March 31-April 2).
- Scroll down to see who we’re excited to meet!
Celebrity Guests
There are so many incredible guests who’ll be in attendance, but Disney fans will be particularly excited for the panels and spotlights featuring these folks.
via C2E2 Twitter
Marvel Cinematic Universe:
It’s Captain America y’all! Need I say more?! Ok, he won’t be the only MCU guest, a new addition from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will grace us with her presence.
- Chris Evans
- Meng'er Zhang
via C2E2 Twitter
Star Wars: The Clone Wars:
You’ve joined Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywlaker and Ahsoka Tano and adventures between the Star Wars films, now meet the actors behind the iconic voices.
- Ashley Eckstein
- Matt Lanter
- James Arnold Taylor
via C2E2 Twitter
Boy Meets World/Girl Meets World:
Class is back in session! From the early days of the show up to the audio hit, Pod Meets World the cast of BMW has a few more lessons to teach us.
- Danielle Fishel
- Rider Strong
- Will Friedle
- Willam Daniels
- Bonnie Bartlett
- Trina McGee
via C2E2 Twitter
X-Men: The Animated Series:
The incredible voice cast of the show and the upcoming X-Men ‘97 will be here to talk about life as mutants.
- Alison Sealy-Smith
- Cal Dodd
- Catherine Disher
- Chris Potter
- George Buza
- Lenore Zann
Buffy The Vampire Slayer:
Spike, Angel and Cordelia all in one place? Yes please!
- James Marsters
- David Boreanaz
- Charisma Carpenter
- Whether you’re attending for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars content or hoping to dive deeper into DC, comics, and anime, the 2023 event is going to have it all. See the full guest lineup on the C2E2 website.
- C2E2 2023 takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago IL from March 31-April 2.
Get Your Tickets:
- Regular and VIP tickets for all days remain available and adult prices start at $47.75 (single day) and go up to $302.75 (Comic VIP all days). Family, Children and Digital tickets are also available.
- Please note Standard Pricing is good through February 20th.
- Prices will increase to Final Pricing starting February 21st.
Why We Love It:
- Laughing Place has been covering this convention since 2020 and it’s quickly become a favorite destination. The size of the convention is perfect and while panels have reached capacity, we’ve never had to camp out overnight to get a seat!
- We’ve taken advantage of first tier VIP perks and find the ticket pricing to be just right for everything we get to enjoy.
- Finally access to celebrity guests through autographs and photo sessions is efficient and well managed.