Andrew Garfield, star of The Amazing Spider-Man, will appear at this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con. The three-day event will take place from April 18 to 20 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Garfield’s appearance was announced during a graffiti art stunt at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Friday. He will be joining a list of celebrities that includes Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio from Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again; Star Wars actor Ian McDiarmid; and Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer. They are expected to take part in a panel discussion and will be available for pictures and signing sessions.
Garfield is a two-time Oscar nominee thanks to his roles in Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick … Boom! Known for his versatile acting, he has collaborated with some of the film industry's top directors, appearing in David Fincher’s The Social Network; Martin Scorsese’s Silence; and David Robert Mitchell’s Under the Silver Lake. He has also won a Golden Globe and a Tony Award.
Every year, pop culture enthusiasts flock to the UAE capital for an opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in film and television, along with renowned comic book artists. Previous Middle East Film and Comic Cons have featured Oscar Isaac, Matt Smith, Andy Serkis, Hayley Atwell, Stan Lee and Jason Momoa.
This year, a short film competition is taking place, with Dh10,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs. Cosplayers are also expected to descend on the convention to show off their skills and pay homage to their favourite characters in pop culture.
The event offers two types of tickets: standard and VIP. Standard tickets, available for single-day entry, are Dh150 for Friday and Sunday and Dh185 for Saturday. Those looking to attend all three days can purchase a standard pass for Dh395. VIP tickets are sold out.
