#SPOTTED: RUPERT GRINT, MING-NA WEN, JASON MOMOA, TOM FELTON, THE PHELPS TWINS, MADS MIKKELSEN, JENNA COLEMAN, HAYLEY ATWELL + MORE IN TORONTO FOR FAN EXPO CANADA 2015

Fan Expo Canada 2015 took place in Toronto this weekend at Metro Convention Centre, drawing at least 127k  to the venue as fans were given a rare opportunity to connect with their Pop Culture favourites!  Now in its 21st year, the bonanza gives fans a chance at meeting their favourite Artists, Cosplayers, Actors, in addition to screenings, purchasing rare merchandise and playing new games first. Photo Ops, Autograph Signings and Panels were held throughout the weekend, allowing a generous window of opportunity to connect. Installations were on display for upcoming Films like The Little Prince, The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 2, The Hateful Eight and more. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Drawing a large crowd this year were Harry Potter stars Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and The Phelps Twins. Fans also got a chance to see new  faces at the Expo like Boxing legend Mike Tyson, Jenna Coleman (Dr. Who), Tyler Hoechlin (Teen Wolf), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal), Neve Campbell (Scream), Ming-Na Wen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Robin Lord-Taylor (Gotham), Danny Trejo (Machete), Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter), plus returning fan favourite Norm Reedus (The Walking Dead).

As a friendly reminder this year, signs were displayed stating “Cosplay is not consent” promoting a vibe of respect among attendees, many whom utilize Fan Expo as an opportunity to fulfill their wildest fantasies of role playing as a more extraordinary version of themselves.

Our Team, including Justin Waldman, Christine Miguel and myself sat-in on a few of the Panels!  Some of the more memorable quotes to come out of Fan Expo Canada 2015:

 

MING-NA WEN

“I’m such a huge nerd, geek and a fan of the genre. I am one of you guys when it comes to this kinda stuff”. “How crazy are we about Star Wars??!”. 

She later jokingly publicly asked George Lucas about potentially casting her in one of the upcoming new Star Wars spinoffs or as she kidded, “whoring herself out”.

 

TOM FELTON

“There’s something about playing a slimy little git that’s fun” – on playing Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter.

 

THE PHELPS TWINS

“Normally we hear you’re a lot taller than we thought you’d be” and “You dye your hair? My life is a lie!” – the Twins on the things they hear from fans most often.

 

MADS MIKKELSEN

“I’ve never seen a #Bond film in my life. I had no idea what I was getting into.” – Mikkelsen on accepting his role in Casino Royale.

 

JASON MOMOA

“I’m a big fan of laughing. It helps when you are around a crew of people in Belfast, Ireland. I like making her (Emilia Clarke) laugh.” – Momoa on filming Game of Thrones love scenes.

 

And some Photo Ops, because like you, we’re fans too!

Jason Momoa

Handsome #GameofThrones star and your upcoming #Aquaman, #JasonMomoa at @FanExpoCanada. On nude #GoT scenes: “I’m a big fan of laughing. It helps when you are around a crew of people in Belfast, Ireland. I like making her (#EmiliaClarke) laugh.”. #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

 

Mads Mikkelsen

 

Via @jdubs5121: #MadsMikkelsen at @fanexpocanada, “I’ve never seen a #Bond film in my life. I had no idea what I was getting into (for #CasinoRoyale)”. #Hannibal star recently cast in #RogueOne. #StarWars #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada Thanks Marc Levy for the pic! A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 11:36am PDT

Brandi Cyrus (yes, Miley‘s big sis)

With #BrandiCyrus at @FanExpoCanada promoting horror, #Old37. Guess who her little sister is… #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 1:41pm PDT

 

Jason Momoa

Delicious like a #Hawaiian Pizza. With #JasonMomoa, #GameofThrones star and future #Aquaman. #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo #GoT

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 6, 2015 at 11:57am PDT

 

Hayley Atwell

Can we take a second to appreciate #HayleyAtwell’s daring neon pink lipstick at @FanExpoCanada? So many young women dressed as her this year! #AgentCarter #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo (Photo by Christine Miguel @xtinegram)

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 7, 2015 at 12:54pm PDT

Jenna Coleman

#DrWho’s #JennaColeman at @FanExpoCanada! #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo Photo credit: Christine Miguel (@xtinegram)

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 7, 2015 at 1:04pm PDT

Gillian Anderson

#GillianAnderson at @FanExpoCanada this weekend. She reveals she originally was rejected for role of #Scully in #TheXFiles, with Canadian Jill Hennessy getting the edge. Upon a final audition she promised Hennessy a ride home and had to pretend on the ride home she didn’t know she was told by a casting director she got the part. #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 6, 2015 at 11:26am PDT

Rupert Grint

With the star attraction of @FanExpoCanada, #RupertGrint! #FanExpoCanada #FanExpo #RonWeasley #HarryPotter

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:47am PDT

 

Ming-Na Wen

With gorgeous #AgentsofShield star #MingNaWen at @FanExpoCanada. #MULAN #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 12:21pm PDT

The Phelps Twins

Via @jdubs5121 – The #PhelpsTwins at @fanexpocanada: ” “Normally we hear you’re a lot taller than we thought you’d be” and “You dye your hair? My life is a lie!” are the most common things these #HarryPotter stars hear from fans. #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 4, 2015 at 4:37pm PDT

Tom Felton

#TomFelton at @fanexpocanada (via @jdubs5121). “There’s something about playing a slimy little git that’s fun”, re: #DracoMalfoy. #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada #HarryPotter.

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 4, 2015 at 11:26am PDT

 

Christian Slater

With #ChristianSlater, in #Toronto for #FanExpoCanada and new Showcase series, #MrRobot. #NikonD3300 A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 4, 2015 at 7:01am PDT

Danny Trejo

With #Machete himself, #DannyTrejo. He is meeting and greeting fans at @fanexpocanada this weekend. #FanExpo #FanExpoCanada

A photo posted by Mr. Will Wong (@mrwillwong) on Sep 5, 2015 at 8:58am PDT

Christine had a chance to sit-in on a screening and panel of ADVENTURE TIME (review here) with voice talents Jeremy Shada and Tom Kenny, which can be seen on The Cartoon Network in Canada. Learn more here.

Learn all about FAN EXPO CANADA here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Christine Miguel/Marc Levy/Justin Waldman)