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Neil Newbon of Baldur’s Gate 3 Announced for MCM Comic Con in Birmingham
London, Monday 21st July 2025: ReedPop has announced that BAFTA-nominated actor Neil Newbon will be appearing at November’s MCM Comic Con in Birmingham. Neil will be attending the show on Friday 28th – Saturday 29th November.
Neil Newbon is best known for his performances in Baldur’s Gate 3, where he voices Astarion. This role earned him a nomination for the 2024 BAFTA Games Award for ‘Performer in a Leading Role’. His work in the gaming world also includes standout performances in Detroit: Become Human, Final Fantasy XVI, and Resident Evil Village.
In addition to his extensive voice and performance work, Neil has been credited across television, film, and theatre. Neil will be available for autographs and photo ops on Friday and Saturday, and a panel on Friday 28th November free for MCM Birmingham ticket holders, with time and stage to be announced closer to the show.
Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals even more guests, panels and activities in the lead up to November’s MCM Comic Con in Birmingham.
Applications for press passes are now open - for more information about applying visit: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham/en-us/exhibitors-and-industry/press.html
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About MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture. MCM Birmingham also returns 28 - 30 Nov 2025, with the biggest Birmingham show yet!
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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)
