Cast of BBC’s Ghosts, The Witcher and more announced for MCM Birmingham
November 18, 2024

ReedPop hs announced guests coming to MCM Birmingham Comic Con at the National Exhibition Centre from November 29th to December 1st.
Attendees will have the chance to meet some of their favourite actors from a range of movies, TV shows and games, including Ghosts, Shameless, The Witcher and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Photo ops and autograph signings with guests are available to purchase, and all tickets include free entry to stage panels with the guests across the show.
Guests appearing at MCM Birmingham include:
- Laurence Rickard
Laurence is most recently known for co-writing and starring in BBC’s Ghosts, as the considerate and level-headed caveman Robin. He will also be recognised for his roles in Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Bill.
- Ben Willbond
Ben co-wrote Ghosts, and starred as the determined and uptight Captain. He can also be recognised for his roles in Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Bill.
- Dean Lennox Kelly
Recognised from both the screen and stage, Dean will be appearing at MCM Birmingham on Sunday for photo ops and autographs. He is best known as Kev Ball in Channel 4’s Shameless, as well as roles in Brassic, Shadow & Bone and Jamestown.
- Harry McEntire
Best known for playing Æthelwold, the rebellious pretender to the throne in The Last Kingdom, Harry will also be recognised as the voice of Noah in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and for his role in the Dungeons & Dragons actual-play group, Natural Six. He will attend MCM Birmingham on Friday and Saturday.
- Doug Cockle
Attending MCM Birmingham on Friday and Saturday, Doug brought the iconic Geralt of Rivia to life in The Witcher series. Alongside this, he also portrayed the God of Murder, Bhaal in Baldur’s Gate III and features in Natural Six.
- Gareth David-Lloyd
Gareth starred as the elven mage Solas in the recently released Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Additionally, he will be recognised from his role as junior researcher Ianto Jones in Torchwood.
- Marta Svetek
Marta is best known for her roles in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, where she portrayed Roxanne Wolf, Vanny and Gregory. She will be appearing at MCM Birmingham on Saturday and Sunday.
In addition to these fantastic guest appearances, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond will take to the main stage for a panel, going behind the scenes of the fan-favourite series Ghosts, Horrible Histories and Yonderland. This panel is included for free with all Saturday Priority and Weekend tickets.