Mark Hamill Announced as Headlining Guest at Fan Expo Chicago

Legendary actor Mark Hamill has been announced as the headlining guest at Fan Expo Chicago, set to take place in August at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

Hamill, known for his iconic roles as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise and as The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, will make a rare appearance at the convention, where he will participate in panel discussions, autograph sessions, and photo opportunities with fans.

Fan Expo Chicago, previously known as Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, is a highly anticipated event that will run from August 16-18. In addition to Hamill, other Star Wars universe actors such as Diana Lee Inosanto, Joonas Suotamo, Gina Carano, Eman Esfandi, and Alan Tudyk will also be in attendance.

Aside from Star Wars guests, the convention will feature a star-studded lineup including William Shatner, Marisa Tomei, Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, Morena Baccarin, Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Laurie Metcalf, Sean Gunn, Mario Lopez, and MythBusters host Adam Savage.

Tickets for Fan Expo Chicago go on sale on May 7, and fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet their favorite stars in person. For more information on the event, visit the official website or contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson.