(Los Angeles) – Fans of the Game of Thrones franchise have a lot to look forward to this year! With less than one month to go until the highly anticipated premiere of the new HBO series House of the Dragon, the successor series to Game of Thrones, Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Creation Entertainment are thrilled to announce today the new date, location, and star-studded line-up for the first ever Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention. The exciting new addition of Kit Harington (“Jon Snow”) will be joining the previously announced Game of Thrones series stars including Alfie Allen (“Theon Greyjoy”), Jack Gleeson (“Joffrey Baratheon”), Kristofer Hivju (“Tormund Giantsbane”), Kristian Nairn (“Hodor”), Daniel Portman (“Podrick Payne”), Gemma Whelan (“Yara Greyjoy”), and Isaac Hempstead Wright (“Bran Stark”) on December 9-11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Also signed on to host the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention are Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, recently named hosts for the new and upcoming The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon, launching on August 3. Tickets for the Convention are on sale now at http://gotcon.events.
From engaging panels and discussions to opportunities to come up close and personal with some of your favorite cast, the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention offers an exciting and unique experience that has something for every Game of Thrones fan, allowing them to truly step back inside and revisit the world of Westeros and beyond. Guests will also have a chance to win great prizes during cosplay and trivia competitions and shop for exclusive merchandise on an action-packed show floor. A variety of a la carte offerings will be available including cast meet and greets, autograph signings, an evening dance party hosted by none other than special guest, DJ Kristian Nairn (“Hodor”) and much more to be announced.
HBO’s Game of Thrones has aired in over 207 countries and territories, culminating in record-setting ratings, and over its eight seasons, the show became one of the biggest and most iconic series in television history. Having celebrated “The Iron Anniversary” in April 2021, which marked ten years since the first episode hit television screens, the Game of Thrones franchise continues to engage passionate fans and ignite audiences’ excitement with the next iteration, House of the Dragon. The world of Westeros is expanding, and the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will be ready to celebrate. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come.
All episodes of Game of Thrones are available to stream now on HBO Max. House of the Dragon will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 21.
For more information on the Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention, please visit http://gotcon.events.