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<\/p>\nThe fan convention returns to Liverpool in May<\/p>\n
Characters from the Terminator movies on the second day of Comic Con in Liverpool last year(Image: Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n
Wednesday star Heather Matarazzo has been announced for Liverpool Comic Con. The fan convention is set to return this spring, bringing a number of stars to the Exhibition Centre Liverpool over two days on Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3. Thousands of fans are expected to turn out at the event over the weekend for a chance to meet some of their favourite celebrities.<\/p>\n
Organisers announced today, Tuesday, February 24, that Heather will be among the special guests<\/a>. The American actress is best known for her role as Lilly Moscovitz, the witty, outspoken best friend in The Princess Diaries (2001) and its 2004 sequel.<\/p>\n She is also recognised for her breakout, critically acclaimed role as Dawn Wiener in the 1995 indie film Welcome to the Dollhouse, as well as playing Martha Meeks in Scream 3 (2000) and Scream (2022).<\/p>\n The actor joins Stranger Things stars David Harbour, Cara Buono, Joe Chrest and Caleb McLaughlin<\/a>. Doctor Who stars Matt Smith<\/a>, Arthur Darvill<\/a> and Karen Gillan<\/a> were also recently announced.<\/p>\n X-Files star Gillian Anderson was announced as the first guest<\/a> last November, followed by Star Trek actor William Shatner.<\/a><\/p>\n Last year’s star-studded line-up included Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke<\/a>, WWE superstar John Cena<\/a>, Dirty Dancing icon Jennifer Grey and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off actress Jeanie Bueller.<\/p>\n Star Wars actors Daniel Logan<\/a>, who played young Boba Fett in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II \u2013 Attack of the Clones, Alistair Petrie, an older Boba Fett played by Temuera Morrison, Boca Tan actress Katee Sackhoff and Genevieve O’Reilly, who plays Mon Mothma, also made appearances at the event.<\/a><\/p>\n Throughout the weekend, attendees can look forward to autograph signings, professional photo <\/a>sessions, and live Q&A panels where stars will discuss both their past work and upcoming projects.<\/a><\/p>\n Comic Con fans can purchase a variety of tickets including full weekend or one day only passes.<\/p>\n More guests are expected to be announced as the event draws closer.<\/p>\n Ensure our latest news and what’s on headlines always appear at the top of your Google search by making us a preferred source. <\/strong>Click here to activate <\/strong><\/a>or add us as a preferred source in your Google search settings.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news<\/a><\/p>\n Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter<\/a>. Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow us on X @LivECHONews<\/a> – the official Liverpool ECHO X account – real news in real time.<\/p>\n