With this year’s San Diego Comic-Con rapidly approaching, the schedule for Friday, July 21st has been revealed. While SDCC has primarily been known in past years as the go-to place for movie panels and big studio reveals, TV is really dominating the landscape this year. The same was true of theWednesday and Thursday panels, where TV shows are moving out of Ballroom 20 and into the cavernous embrace of Hall H. Long Live TV!
Hall H will kick off with aBig Bang Theoryvideo presentation before back to back AMC panels forFear the Walking DeadandThe Walking Dead. AMC then returns later with Preacher, but will seeTwin Peaksand aGame of ThronesQ&A in between. Though some of these series are not based on comics, they are some of the fantasy genre’s biggest heavy-hitters. As forTwin Peaks, it will be interesting to see what the response will be to what has largely been a gloriously incomprehensible run of episodes so far, with five or so left to go as of the panel.
It also looks like fans will get to see an exclusive sneak peek ofThe Defendersas well as Fox’sThe Gifted.Outlandermay also have a Season 3 sizzle reel (at least I hope so!)
Check out the schedule for the biggest panels below, and you may goherefor the full Friday schedule. The 2017 San Diego Comic-Con runs from Wednesday, July 19th to Sunday, July 23rd.
11:15am — Fear the Walking Dead (Hall H)
Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Mercedes Mason, Colman Domingo, Dayton Callie, Sam Underwood, Daniel Sharman,andMichael Greyeyesjoin executive producer and showrunnerDave Erickson,executive producerRobert Kirkman,executive producerGale Anne Hurd,executive producerDave Alpert,and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producerGreg Nicoteroin a panel moderated byChris Hardwick(The Nerdist, Talking Dead). They will talk about where the series left off in the midseason finale and what to look forward to when it picks up in September.
11:15am — iZombie Special Video Presentation and Q&A (Ballroom 20)
Everyone’s favorite zom-com-rom-dram is back! After the heart-stopping events of theiZOMBiEseason finale, the secret is out: The public is no longer in the dark about the existence of zombies. With Seattle now under zombie control at the hands of Fillmore-Graves, Ravi’s search for a cure and vaccine for zombie-ism is now more dire than ever. Be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for Liv and the gang in season 4. See a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producersRob ThomasandDiane Ruggiero-Wright(Veronica Mars).
12:15pm — The Walking Dead (Hall H)
Andrew Lincoln,Norman Reedus,Jeffrey Dean Morgan,Lauren Cohan,Danai Gurira,Melissa McBride,Lennie James,Chandler Riggs,Seth Gilliam,Alanna Masterson,andKhary Paytonjoin executive producer and showrunnerScott M. Gimple,executive producerRobert Kirkman,executive producerGale Anne Hurd,executive producerDave Alpert,and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producerGreg Nicoteroin a panel moderated byChris Hardwick(The Nerdist, Talking Dead). The panelists will discuss the past season and filming the 100th episode and will share some hints of what’s to come with a sneak peek into season 8, debuting in October on AMC.
12:30pm — The 100 (Ballroom 20)
More than six years have passed since Praimfaya ravaged the planet and killed most of the human race. As Clarke waits to hear from the group on the Ark or in the bunker, a new mystery drops from the sky. Who is in the arriving ship, and are they friends or enemies? One thing is certain: Clarke is now the Grounder! Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season 5. Join in for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers.
1:15pm — Rick and Morty (Indigo Ballroom)
Executive producers and co-creatorsDan Harmon(Community) andJustin Roiland(Adventure Time), writer/producerRyan Ridley(Community), and voice talentSarah Chalke(Scrubs) andChris Parnell(Archer), invite fans to an inside look at the highly anticipated third season ofRick and Morty, premiering this summer on Adult Swim. Moderated byBrian “Q” Quinn(Impractical Jokers).
1:30pm — Game of Thrones Panel and Q&A Session (Hall H)
Cast panelists include (in alphabetical order)Alfie Allenas Theon Greyjoy,Jacob Andersonas Grey Worm,John Bradleyas Samwell Tarly,Gwendoline Christieas Brienne of Tarth,Liam Cunninghamas Davos Seaworth,Nathalie Emmanuelas Missandei,Conleth Hillas Varys,Sophie Turneras Sansa Stark, andIsaac Hempstead Wrightas Bran Stark. The panel will be moderated by a special Westerosian guest.
2:45pm — Twin Peaks: A Damn Good Panel
Hear from the cast and creators of one of the most influential TV series of all time. Many of the amazing series being made today owe a debt to a small town in the Pacific Northwest called “Twin Peaks.” To quoteEntertainment Weekly, “Before there was Peak TV, there wasPeaksTV.” And now, 25 years later, the story continues in the new SHOWTIME limited event series starring Kyle MacLachlan as FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper, who returns along with original cast members in their unforgettable roles.
3:45pm — The Gifted Extended Sneak Peek (Ballroom 20)
From 20th Century Fox Television in association with Marvel Television,The Giftedtells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the sudden discovery that their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. Written byMatt Nix,directed byBryan Singer,and executive-produced by Nix, Singer,Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb,andJim Chory,the series starsStephen Moyer, Amy Acker, Sean Teale, Jamie Chung, Coby Bell, Emma Dumont, Blair Redford, Natalie Alyn Lind,andPercy Hynes White.Join cast and producers for an exclusive first look of the fall’s most anticipated new superhero series, premiering this September on FOX
4pm — Preacher (Hall H)
Executive producerSeth Rogenjoins comic book co-creator and series executive producerGarth Ennisand members of the cast, includingDominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, Joseph Gilgun, Ian Colletti,andGraham McTavishfor a mid-season 2 panel discussion about the story so far and what’s to come. Join the panelists for a Q&A session and an official sneak preview of episode 206, which airs on Sunday, July 24.
5pm — Outlander (Ballroom 20)
Ronald D. Moore(executive producer),Maril Davis(executive producer),Diana Gabaldon(author),Caitriona Balfe(Claire Randall Fraser),Sam Heughan(Jamie Fraser),Tobias Menzies(Black Jack Randall/Frank Randall),Sophie Skelton(Brianna Randall), andRichard Rankin(Roger Wakefield) discuss the hit series and preview what is to come in season 3.
5:15pm — The Defenders (Hall H)
Daredevil. Jessica Jones. Luke Cage. Iron Fist. Four iconic superheroes. One stage. Nuff said!Jeph Loeband surprise guests of the highly anticipated Netflix original seriesMarvel’s The Defendersband together for a panel you do not want to miss! Be the first to get an exclusive look into the superhero team-up that everyone is talking about before its August 18 global launch on Netflix.
