by FIlmInk Staff
When it comes pop culture conventions, “there can be only one”! With the ‘Quickening’ approach of Supanova Comic Con & Gaming’s three-day return to Adelaide (30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026) and Brisbane (6-8 Nov 2026), Australia’s premier pop culture eventhas just announced the all-new Supa-Stars now set to join ‘The Gathering’, led by Highlander legend Christopher Lambert.
Best known as the titular ‘Highlander’ in the 1986 cult classic, Lambert reprised his iconic role as Connor MacLeod across multiple sequels, as well as the premiere episode of its long-running TV series. Appearing as Tarzan in 1984’s Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, Christopher further cemented his genre legacy as Lord Raiden in Mortal Kombat (1995), lending his voice to the god of thunder over two decades later in the Mortal Kombat 11 video game.
While unforeseen work commitments have meant that Firefly’s Gina Torres is no longer able to appear alongside Alan Tudyk, the previously announced celeb will now be joined by another sensational sci-fi co-star, Sara Tomko. Starring as Resident Alien’s Asta Twelvetrees in the ongoing series, Supa-Fans will otherwise recognise Tomko as Tiger Lily in the hit show Once Upon a Time.
Supa-Star Rena Owen returns following the recent success of Disney’s live-action Moana, in which she plays Gramma Tala. Renowned for her acclaimed role in the New Zealand classic Once Were Warriors, Owen has also carved out her place in a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars’ Taun We.
Rounding out the Brisbane exclusives en route in November are Jamison Newlander, star of horror classics The Lost Boys and The Blob; plus ‘American Ninja’ Michael Dudikoff, appearing only on Saturday. There’s still great news in store for Adelaide fans, however, with previously announced exclusive Bruce Hopkins now joining the Lord of the Rings fellowship in both cities!
For TTRPG gamers, ‘The Scoundrolls’ are in no short supply. Representing the fan-favourite celebrity role-playing group, Supanova is proud to welcome first-time Supa-Stars Tommy Gofton (The Deadliest Dungeon, Legacy of Worlds), Andrew Wincott (Baldur’s Gate 3, The Witcher), Jason Spisak (Arcane, Young Justice), and Mela Lee (Mortal Kombat 11, Apex Legends); with Supanova alums Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch, X-Men ’97) and Lucie Pohl (Overwatch), plus previously announced guest Faye Mata (Konosuba!, Fate/Apocrypha).
Literature lovers won’t want to miss the internationally acclaimed author of the Artisan and Glacian trilogies, Stacey McEwan, making her Supa-Star debut hot on the heels of the release of her latest bestseller, A Forsaken Prophesy. Meanwhile, comic book fans will have the chance to meet American artist Arthur Suydam, known for his work on major titles including Marvel Zombies, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth, Conan the Barbarian, and more.
With three full days of Supa-Powered fun coming to each city, fans can book their admission tickets now via Leap Events, with Autographs and Photo-Ops to be released closer to the shows. For all the latest news, stay tuned to the Supanova website and @SupanovaExpo social media channels.
CONFIRMED SUPA-STAR GUESTS
| Elijah Wood* (The Lord of the Rings, Sin City, Wilfred)
Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies) Christopher Lambert (Highlander, Mortal Kombat) Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Resident Alien, Star Wars) Sara Tomko (Resident Alien, Once Upon A Time) Anson Mount** (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) Rena Owen (Moana, Once Were Warriors, Star Wars) Jed Brophy (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy) Bruce Hopkins (The Lord of the Rings, Xena) Stephen Hunter (The Hobbit Trilogy) Mitchell Hope (Descendants, Love You Like That) John Jarratt (Wolf Creek, Love You Like That) Lincoln Lewis (Getaway, Home and Away) David Bateson (Hitman series) Lenore Zann (X-Men ’97, X-Men: The Animated Series) Sean Chiplock (The Amazing Digital Circus, Re:ZERO) Neil Fanning (Scooby-Doo) Stacey McEwan (The Artisan & Glacian Trilogies) Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Freddie Williams II (Batman/TMNT) Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies, Deadpool)
CANCELLED APPEARANCES Gina Torres (Firefly, The Legend of Vox Machina) |
‘THE SCOUNDRELS’
Tommy Gofton (The Deadliest Dungeon, Mela Lee (Mortal Kombat 11, Apex Legends, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir) Lucie Pohl (Overwatch, Red Dwarf XI) Faye Mata (Konosuba!, Fate/Apocrypha)
BRISBANE EXCLUSIVES Graham McTavish (The Hobbit Trilogy, Outlander, House of the Dragon) Jamison Newlander (The Lost Boys, The Blob) Michael Dudikoff (American Ninja, Platoon Leader) [SATURDAY ONLY] Nathan Jones (Mad Max, Mortal Kombat)
*Adelaide: Sunday only; Brisbane:Saturday/Sunday **Adelaide: Saturday only; Brisbane:Saturday/Sunday |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Supanova Expo Pty Ltd has delivered over one hundred events and counting across Australia, beginning in Sydney in 2002, providing bespoke intimate events all the way to multi-day consumer expos showcasing sci-fi, fantasy, comic books, anime, manga, games, cosplay, and much more. Supanova is run by a diverse and passionate team of independent professionals with backgrounds in private industry, geek culture, and the creative sector.
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming takes place in six cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast) annually, and is Australia’s longest-running, leading, and largest event of its kind. Supanova is a celebration of pop culture created by the Supanova family, for your family, to “bring out the inner geek” in fans of all ages.
SUPANOVA 2026-27 DATES
| Adelaide: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 → Adelaide Showground Brisbane: 6-8 November 2026 |
Gold Coast: 10-11 April 2027 → Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Melbourne: 16-18 April 2027 → Melbourne Showgrounds |
Sydney: 18-20 June 2027 → Sydney Showground Olympic Park Perth: 25-27 June 2027 |
SUPANOVA WEB PRESENCE
| www.supanova.com.au | x.com/SupanovaExpo | youtube.com/@SupanovaExpo |
