Multi-talented Andy Serkis added to MEFCC’s 2023 line-up

ABU DHABI: Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) that will take place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from March 3-5 has yet another exciting announcement.

Visitors will get a chance to meet renowned actor, director, producer, voice actor and author, Andy Serkis on Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5.

Andy Serkis is best known for his performance capture and voice acting roles across various popular titles such as The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes series and The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy.

What makes Andy Serkis special? Andy Serkis is a seasoned artist best known for his role as ‘Gollum’ in the The Lord of the Rings franchise, ‘Caeser’ in the Planet of the Apes films, ‘Supreme Leader Snoke’ in the latest Star Wars films, ‘Ulysses Klaue’ in Black Panther and Avengers: Age of Ultron, and ‘Alfred Pennyworth’ in The Batman.

He is also a BAFTA-winning actor for his portrayal of ‘Ian Dury’ in a 2010 biographical film about the musician, which is just one of his many awards across the film, television, and theatre industry.

In 2012, Andy Serkis co-founded the production company The Imaginarium, which released its latest series last October 2022 with Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself on Netflix. Through Imaginarium, he also directed the films Breathe, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, and recently, Venom: Let there be Carnage, of which he is set to direct its third installment.

Catch Andy Serkis in this year’s MEFCC as part of the official celebrity line-up along with House of the Dragon’s Matt Smith and C-3PO star, Anthony Daniels. It doesn’t end here as more celebrities are to be announced soon.

Mark Simpson, known as Jock, is no stranger to comic fans. He has worked across different comic universes such as Marvel and DC, and most famously, in Judge Dredd and The Losers. He has won multiple awards as an artist, like the National Comic Award in 2001 for Best New Talent, working on Judge Dredd. He has also produced the art and concept design for films such Dredd, Annihilation, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Ex Machina.

Funko, the leading collectibles company, will be showcasing an exclusive product honoring Andy Serkis’ iconic role in The Lord of the Rings at MEFCC. Don’t miss the chance to add this merchandise and more to your collection, participate in contests and enjoy special discounts at the Funko booth.

With over 300 exhibitors, visitors can immerse themselves and engage in exciting activations from Konami, Comicave, The Little Things, Kage Collectibles, Kinokuniya, Manga Bound, Geekay, Samsung, Huawei, Samyang, Capeless and Tony Santiago Art, among many others.

This year, Ziina, the payment partner for MEFCC will be bringing payment solutions to visitors and easing the payment collection at the event for vendors. Cashless payments within seconds with no app downloads are now possible at the Artist Alley powered by Manga Arabia.

Sneaker District will also be delivering an upgraded experience as the WiFi Sponsor allowing visitors to stay connected and enabling them to share their experiences online. Finally, as Laban Up! sponsors the lanyards for this 2023 edition of MEFCC, get your hands on a nostalgic keepsake.