NEW YORK, NY, October 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Fans of "The Walking Dead" have another great reason to rejoice, as Jon Bernthal, who portrayed "Shane Walsh" in the hit AMC series, has been added to the roster at Wizard World Austin Comic Con at the Austin Convention Center. He joins fellow cast members Norman Reedus ("Daryl Dixon") and Michael Rooker ("Merle Dixon"); all three are scheduled to appear on Saturday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, Oct. 28.
The classically-trained Bernthal recently completed filming Ric Roman Waugh's action drama, Snitch, opposite Susan Sarandon and Dwayne Johnson. He has appeared in such large-scale productions as World Trade Center, The Pacific and Rampart, and has had guest roles on top TV series like "CSI: Miami," "Boston Legal," "Without a Trace" and "How I Met Your Mother."
Bernthal, Reedus and Rooker will greet Wizard World Austin Comic Con fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops (including a chance to be photographed with all three) and participate together in an interactive Q&A panel.
"The Walking Dead" earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama Series, a Writers Guild of America nomination for Best New Series, and recognition as one of AFI's Ten Best Television Programs of the Year. The series set new records as the most watched drama series in basic cable history, and is aired internationally in over 120 countries and 33 languages.
In addition to Bernthal, Reedus and Rooker, eight stars of the popular series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" will gather for their first 25-year U.S. reunion at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, including the legendary Patrick Stewart, who portrayed the stern, determined Captain Jean-Luc Picard, commander of the USS Enterprise.
Other popular Wizard World Austin Comic Con guests include Eliza Dushku ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer,"True Lies), WWE Superstar CM Punk , Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino ("Jersey Shore"), Dean Cain ("Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," "90210"), Anthony Michael Hall (Sixteen Candles, Weird Science), Lou Ferrigno ("The Incredible Hulk," "The King of Queens") and the Boondock Saints trio of Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, among others.
Wizard World Austin Comic Con (Oct. 26-28), produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, Oct. 28, is "Kids Day," with an array of programming specially designed for children.
For more on the 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at http://www.wizardworld.com.
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Jon Bernthal Makes It A 'Walking Dead' Trio At 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con
Jon Bernthal will join fellow cast members Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 27-28 at Austin Convention Center. Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku and WWE Superstar CM Punk are among the top celebrities attending.
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[Press-News.org] Jon Bernthal Makes It A 'Walking Dead' Trio At 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic ConJon Bernthal will join fellow cast members Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker at Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Oct. 27-28 at Austin Convention Center. Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku and WWE Superstar CM Punk are among the top celebrities attending.