Supanova Pop Culture Expo is rolling out the royalty by bringing two stellar identities to their expos in November.
In a rare public appearance, Jack Gleeson, who played Joffrey Baratheon in the television series Game of Thrones will join Supanova’s star-studded line-up in addition to veteran voice actor, Peter Cullen, who is best known as the voice of Optimus Prime from the Transformers franchise.
Jack Gleeson is the best at portraying the worst; he shot to fame as Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones, the television adaption of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire. The Irish actor was originally cast as a double for the role but when called into auditions Gleeson had the panel in hysterics. The writers and producers found his snotty and arrogant performance comical, selecting him for the role as the petulant boy-king.
Following his dramatic and spectacular departure from Game of Thrones, Gleeson retired from acting at the peak of his infamy to focus on his university studies (philosophy and theology), so his visit to Adelaide and Brisbane in November is a real coup for Supanova’s fans and organisers.
Transformers fans will recognise Peter Cullen as the unmistakable voice of Optimus Prime. Peter was the original actor to voice the Autobot in the ‘80s animated series, returning to the role in 2007 with Michael Bay’s live-action reboot of the franchise.
A superstar of the voice acting world, Cullen is also the talent behind Eeyore from Winnie The Pooh, and many '80s cartoon classics including Murky Dismal from Rainbow Brite, Monterey Jack from Chip ’n’ Dale Rescue Rangers, Coran from Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Eddie Spenser Jr. from Filmation’s Ghostbusters, and Sergeant Havoc from Rambo: The Force of Freedom.
Jack and Peter join an outstanding line up of Supa-Stars already announced, including:
Manu Bennett: Deathstroke in Arrow, Azog in The Hobbit
Oliver and James Phelps: Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter series
Neve McIntosh: Madam Vastra in Dr Who
Victor Webster: Carlos Fonnegra in Continuum, Coop in Charmed
Gil McKinney: Prince Eric in Once Upon a Time, Henry Winchester in Supernatural
Louise Brealey: Molly Hooper in Sherlock
Zach Galligan: Billy Peltzer in Gremlins 1 & 2
James Kyson: Ando in Heroes, Yoon in Justified
Rupert Young: Sir Leon in Merlin
Peter Hambleton: Glóin in the Hobbit trilogy
Torri Higginson: Dr Elizabeth Weir in Stargate Atlantis
Austin St John: the original Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Walter Jones: the original Black Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Trina Nishimura: Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan, Lan Fan in Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Bryce Papenbrook: Eren Jaeger in Attack on Titan, Kazuto “Kirito” Kirigaya in Sword Art Online
Greg Cipes: Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Levin in Ben 10, Beast Boy in Teen Titans
Robin Hobb: international bestselling author of The Farseer Trilogy
Matthew Reilly: international bestselling author of Ice Station and many more
Arthur Adams: comic artist of Superman, Spider-Man and X-men
Joyce Chin: comic artist of Red Sonja, Vampirella and Xena: Warrior Princess
Katie Cook: writer of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Andy Price: artist of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
SUPANOVA DATES 2014
Adelaide: November 22 & 23, Adelaide ShowgroundBrisbane: November 28, 29 & 30, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
