San Diego Comic-Con continues rolling out the schedule for this year’s panels, and it’s time to see what they have on deck for Friday. It has not gone unnoticed that the SDCC lineup this year is looking a bit thin, but Friday has some solid stuff on tap even if the stapleGame of ThronesandWestworldpanels won’t be taking place as HBO is skipping the trip.
Friday has traditionally been TV’s day to shine, and indeed panels forThe Walking Dead,Fear the Walking Dead,Preacher, andStar Trek: Discoveryare on tap, as well as anticipated panels for Sony’sVenomandSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Check out the highlights from the Friday Comic-Con schedule below,click herefor Wednesday and Thursday highlights, andclick here to see the full schedule.
10:00am – Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Reunion – Hall H
In 2008,Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blogbecame a beloved webseries. The show tells the story of Dr. Horrible (played by Neil Patrick Harris), an aspiring super-villain; Moist (Simon Helberg), Dr. Horrible’s minion; Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion), his nemesis; and Penny (Felicia Day), their shared love interest. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of this popular show by attending this lively discussion and celebration with creatorJoss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Felicia Day,andMaurissa Tancharoen!
11:15am – AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead – Hall H
Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, Lennie James, Danay Garcia, Jenna Elfman, Maggie Grace,andGarret Dillahuntjoin executive producers and showrunnersAndrew ChamblissandIan Goldberg,executive producersScott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd,andDave Alpert,and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producerGreg Nicoteroto discuss where the series left off in the midseason finale and what to look forward to when the show returns August 12. Panelists will also participate in a Q&A session and offer an official sneak preview of the second half of season 4.
11:30am – HISTORY’s Hit Drama Vikings – Ballroom 20
Katheryn Winnick(Lagertha),Clive Standen(Rollo),Alexander Ludwig(Bjorn),Alex Høgh Andersen(Ivar the Boneless),Georgia Hirst(Torvi), andMichael Hirst(creator/writer) will get fans excited about the upcoming midseason premiere by discussing last season’s startling alliances, deaths, and unbelievable betrayals as the Vikings fight to rule the world. An exclusive mid-season 5 sneak peek will be presented. (Cast subject to change.)
12:15pm – AMC’s The Walking Dead – Hall H
Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride,andJeffrey Dean Morganjoin executive producer and showrunnerAngela Kangand executive producersScott M. Gimple,Robert Kirkman,Gale Anne Hurd,Dave Alpert,and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producerGreg Nicotero.The panelists will discuss the show’s exciting new chapter and share some hints of what’s to come with a sneak peek into season 9, debuting in October on AMC.
12:15pm – Hulu’s World Premiere Screening of Castle Rock – Ballroom 20
Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J. J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological-horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story ofCastle Rock. Following the screening, the creators and executive producersSam ShawandDustin Thomason(Manhattan) and starsSissy Spacek(Carrie),Bill Skarsgard(It),Melanie Lynskey(Togetherness), andJane Levy(Suburgatory) will discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on.
1:30pm – Star Trek: Discovery – Hall H
Over 50 years ago, the world was first introduced to what would quickly become a cultural phenomenon.Star Trekinspired developments in science and technology, broke social barriers, and transported viewers around the globe to new adventures and uncharted frontiers. Last fall,Star Trek: Discoverycontinued that tradition and followed the voyages of Starfleet aboard the U.S.S.Discovery. The cast and producers of this CBS All Access series look back on season 1 and find out where the crew is headed as it transports into its second season. Cast members scheduled to appear includeSonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Mary Wiseman, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Mary ChieffoandAnson Mountalongside executive producersAlex KurtzmanandHeather Kadin. The panel will be moderated by series guest starTig Notaro, who will appear as chief engineer Reno. Season 1 ofStar Trek: Discoveryis now streaming on CBS All Access.
3:45pm – Universal Pictures’ Glass and Halloween – Hall H
Filmmakers and actors from two of Universal’s most-anticipated upcoming releases-Glass,from M. Night Shyamalan, andHalloween,from David Gordon Green-have a few riveting surprises in store for Comic-Con.
5:00pm – Bumblebee – Hall H
Paramount Pictures bringsTransformersto Comic-Con Hall H for the first time withBumblebee. DirectorTravis Knightwill be joined by starHailee Steinfeldand cast in a panel moderated byEntertainment Weekly’sAnthony Breznican.
5:45pm – Marvel Television: Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger – Ballroom 20
San Diego will be getting a little taste of New Orleans! Meet series starsOlivia Holt,Aubrey Joseph,Emma Lahana,Ally Maki,and executive producer/showrunnerJoe Pokaskiof the new hit summer series that redefined the superhero genre,Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger. Featuring a lively Q&A moderated by executive producer and head of Marvel TelevisionJeph Loeb,along with a look at exclusive, never-before-been-seen footage. And don’t forget to tune in to watch all-new episodes, Thursdays, 8/7c, on Freeform.
6:15pm – Sony Pictures – Hall H
Sony Pictures presents two of their most anticipated films produced in association with Marvel. First up, filmmakers and talent will show you what’s in store as the lethal protectorVenomfinally gets his own movie.Then, the creators ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versegive you an inside look at their groundbreaking animated movie.
7:30pm – AMC’s Preacher – Hall H
Easily offended? Don’t come to thePreacherpanel!Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga,andJoseph Gilgunjoin executive producersSeth RogenandEvan Goldbergand showrunner and executive producerSam Catlinfor a mid-season 3 discussion about the story so far and what’s to come.
