Death was everywhere in the room. To see how far the Walking Dead has come, fans can just see the long line of dead bodies left behind. Many of those deceased and current characters descended upon the Philadelphia region. Zombie enthusiasts and fans of the number-one show on television, The Walking Dead, had the opportunity to meet their favorite stars at the Walker Stalker Con at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Walker Stalker Con has become an incredibly popular convention, offering something for everyone – from the diehard fan, to families, to those with a growing interest in the genre. More than 25 of the most popular actors from shows such as The Walking Dead, Ash vs Evil Dead , Sons of Anarchy and more spoke to the audience, meet fans, pose for photos and sign autographs.
At the event, attendees could participate free panel sessions led by stars from some of television’s most popular shows. Additional fun could be found with zombies and cosplayers roaming the convention floor, making for interactive experiences attendees will never forget. Reality TV star and celebrity tattoo artist, Chris 51 offered his acclaimed artistic talents to attendees on the con floor. Finally, there were plenty of vendors who deal in the comic, entertainment, zombie and other genres.
One of the most popular elements of the convention is the chance to meet and hear from stars from popular shows. In Philadelphia, attendees will be treated to sessions with:
Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus (“Daryl”), Chandler Riggs (“Carl”), Lennie James (“Morgan”), Tom Payne (“Jesus”), Josh McDermitt (“Eugene”), Christian Serratos (“Rosita”), Khary Payton (“King Ezekiel”), Michael Cudlitz (“Abraham”), Seth Gilliam (“Father Gabriel”), Scott Wilson (“Hershel”), Ross Marquand (“Aaron”), Austin Amelio (“Dwight”), Iron E Singleton (“T-Dog”), Ash V. Evil Dead’s Ted Raimi (“Chet”), Dana DeLorenzo (“Kelly”), Ray Santiago (“Pablo”), and Jill Marie Jones (“Amanda”); Sons of Anarchy’s Ron Perlman (“Clay”), Ryan Hurst (“Opie”), Tommy Flanagan (“Chibs”); Boondock Saints’ Sean Patrick Flanery (“Connor MacManus”) and David Della Rocco (“Rocco”); FX Makeup Master Tom Savini of From Dusk Till Dawn and Dawn of the Dead.
Named “one of the fastest-growing companies in America” on the Inc. 5000 List for 2017… Fan Fest is the leading convention and entertainment news brand in North America, with events throughout the world and an audience in the hundreds of millions. Under the Fan Fest umbrella, Heroes & Villains Fan Fest is an event for fans of superheroes and villains, and Walker Stalker Con is for fans of the zombie and horror genres. With exclusive guest appearances at each event and behind-the-scenes access to the latest entertainment news at FanFest.com, Fan Fest gives fans a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, this gritty drama portrays life in the weeks and months following a zombie apocalypse. Led by police officer Rick Grimes, his family and a group of other survivors find themselves constantly on the move in search of a safe and secure home. But the pressure each day to stay alive sends many in the group to the deepest depths of human cruelty, and Rick discovers that the overwhelming fear of the survivors can be more deadly than the zombies walking among them.
Did you attend the Walker Stalker Con in Philadelphia? What did you think of the event? Who was your favorite actor/character that you met at the event? Let us know in the comments section.
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