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International pop culture expo Comic Con has announced its first Hong Kong instalment in January this year. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the 2026 event programme. Beyond the range of film, comic, anime, and gaming merchandise and collectibles on offer, Comic Con is also known for engaging notable creatives, actors, and voice actors in panel discussions and live Q&As that widen story universes, deepen character lore, and offer fans a glimpse into how their favourite titles came to be. Organisers have finally unveiled the first names of its 2026 line-up in Hong Kong, confirming the appearances of three industry veterans at the May expo: Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Lloyd.
Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is known for several generation-defining performances: from the scheming Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006) and the elegantly deadly Hannibal Lecter in NBC’s Hannibal (2013-2015), to franchise icons such as Galen Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Kaecilius in Doctor Strange (2016), and Gellert Grindelwald in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022). Mikkelsen’s talent for compelling performances knows no bounds, landing him representative roles in Danish titles such as The Hunt (2012), Another Round (2020), and The Last Viking (2025), as well as Cliff Unger in Hideo Kojima’s (2019) post-apocalyptic, action-adventure masterpiece Death Stranding. Whether he’s playing a cannibalistic serial killer with enough culinary prowess for a Michelin star or a troubled DID patient who confuses himself with John Lennon, Mikkelsen brings a unique intensity to his characters that captivates audiences every time.
Best known for his performance as Gus Fring in the AMC crime series Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Giancarlo Esposito champions the portrayal of antagonists across different titles and genres with finesse. Whether it be corporate sociopath Stan Edgar from Prime Video’s comic adaptation series The Boys (2019-present), or former Imperial officer Moff Gideon in Disney+’s live-action series The Mandalorian (2019-2023), Esposito brings a touch of villainy to each role that incites the perfect balance of contempt and rapport in audiences. Beyond television appearances, Esposito has also starred in Captain America: Brave New World (2025) as Seth Voelker, vampire comedy-horror title Abigail (2024) as Lambert, and Bong Joon Ho’s 2017 sci-fi horror film Okja as Frank Dawson.
An icon in the world of film, Christopher Lloyd has portrayed various representative characters throughout his acting career, the most notable being his performances as time-travel scientist Emmet “Doc” Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy (1985-1990). Lloyd’s portfolio of characters spans everything from Max Taber in the 1975 psychological comedy-drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, to Commander Kruge in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984). Beyond gritty and spirited roles, Lloyd also portrayed the comedically irredeemable Uncle Fester in the 1991 The Addams Family film, as well as the cruel Judge Doom in Disney’s 1988 title, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
While details of Mikkelsen, Esposito, and Lloyd’s appearances at the Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 are yet to be revealed, their inclusion in the event could suggest a list of franchise-centred panel discussions and cast Q&As that fans won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more details and click here for our guide to the Hong Kong Comic Con 2026.
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