As all our favorite major names are gearing up to meet for the 2022New York Comic Con, fans can expect a ton of exciting news from the shows, movies and comics we love. Joining the previously announcedMarvel EntertainmentandPrime Videoin the fray is streaming giant and papa, Netflix, and they’re bringing some of their most highly-anticipated titles to NYCC this year!
Netflix is pulling out all the stops at this year’s NYCC. Their roster starts off heavy with filmmakerMike Flanagan’s series adaptation ofThe Midnight Clubon Thursday, October 6, to get convention-goers hyped for this Halloween season. On Saturday, October 8, Netflix will hold separate panels for supernatural dramaManifestSeason 4; directorHenry Selick’s triumphant return and partnership withJordan PeeleandKeegan-Michael Keyin the new stop-motion featureWendell & Wild; andTim Burton’s latest and greatest,Wednesdaythe series. Basically, ’90s kids rejoice for it’s a Selick and Burton renaissance at NYCC!
For fans of the Netflix original seriesThe Haunting of Hill House,Midnight MassandGoosebumps, Flanagan’s series adaptation ofThe Midnight Clubis just for you. Ahead of the show’s Netflix launch on October 7, NYCC attendees will get to experience an exclusive premiere screening atThe Midnight Club World Premiere and Q&A, followed by a star-studded panel. Executive producer and co-creator Flanagan will be joined by fellow exec producersTrevor MacyandLeah Fong(co-creator), to discuss the series. Not only will fans get to talk with the creators, but members of the cast will attend as well, includingA Nightmare On Elm Street’sHeather Langenkamp,Iman Benson,Igby Rigney,Adia,Aya Furukawa,Sauriyan Sapkota,Annarah Cymone,Chris SumpterandRuth Codd!
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First up on Saturday, fans can attendNetflix Presents: Manifest Season 4with the show’s creatorJeff Rake, as well as the cast of the series, to discuss the supernatural drama that was given new life with the streaming service. For fans of the show NYCC will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for insight and interaction with the cast before its epic fourth and final season Part 1 premieres on Netflix on November 4.
Finally, Netflix caps off its Con features with two wildly anticipated panels,Netflix Presents: Wendell & WildandNetflix Presents: WEDNESDAY. The legend himself, director of many a childhood with films likeCoralineandA Nightmare Before Christmas, Selick will attend to talk all things stop-motion and spooky with attendees. For his first return to feature films since 2009, fans will get to hear some exclusive behind-the-scenes info on his collaboration with filmmaker Peele and actor and comedian Key.
To close out their convention treats, Netflix invites NYC to join the cast of Burton’s seriesWednesday. There’s no telling what’s in store for fans at the deliciously dark panel for the Addams' most precocious child. We do know that the series' starJenna Ortegawill be there, alongside members of the ensemble cast includingLuis GuzmánandGwendoline Christie. The cast will be joined by showrunnersAlfred GoughandMiles Millar, among others, to answer burning questions and share some creepy surprises.
For more information you may check outTudum.com. Collider will continue to report on more of the upcoming festivities for this year’s NYCC. You can watch the official teaser forWednesdaybelow:
