Just Announced – Actor Sean Astin Coming to Motor City Comic Con in May

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MOTOR CITY COMIC CON WELCOMES “THE GOONIES” STAR SEAN ASTIN TO MAY 2025 CONVENTION

Michigan’s Largest Pop Culture Event Takes Place May 16-18, 2025

Tickets On Sale Now

Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, will be hosting their bi-yearly convention May 16-18, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Motor City Comic Con is pleased to announce Sean Astin will be attending the convention this May. Astin, is best known for his film roles as Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, and as the title character of Rudy in the 1993 film. Tickets for Motor City Comic Con are available online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.

Motor City Comic Con, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest,

takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall at the Suburban Collection Showplace. It features some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry. Throughout the three-day weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees. Some celebrities will have presales for autographs and photo ops, along with tickets to the overall convention available on the website and some guests will have those opportunities available on site at the convention. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention. In addition, there will be crafters that will have extraordinary gifts, crafts, and replicas available, and some of the largest comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country that offer a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! Fans can also expect all the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities to be announced soon.

Additional celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors, and events will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com

CURRENTLY ANNOUNCED CELEBRITY GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

Sean Astin

Actor, director, voice artist, and producer best known for his film roles as Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, and as the title character of Rudy.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($80), selfies ($80), and professional photos ($100)

Jeff Hardy

Professional wrestler who matched up with his brother Matt back in 1993 and has gone to win multiple championships.