Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will be atAwesome Con. The actors shot to stardom together with a series of winning projects—most made with celebrated writer/director Edgar Wright—including the sitcomSpaced, the “zom-com”Shaun of the Dead,Hot Fuzz, andThe World’s End.Both actors have also thrived in their own rights, with Frost appearing in projects likeAttack the Block,Truth Seekers, andStar Wars: Skeleton Crewand Pegg in theMission: Impossibleseries, the J.J. AbramsStar Trekseries, andThe Boys.Their breakout film,Shaun of the Dead, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024.
ScreenRantis happy to announce that frequent Simon Pegg and Nick Frost will appear at Awesome Con on both Saturday and Sunday. The pair will be available for autographs and photo ops, and will also take part in a panel on the Main Stage. Attendees can expect to get to ask Pegg and Frost questions about their favorite of the pair’s projects—just don’t ask about aShaun of the Deadreboot.
More About Awesome Con 2025
Awesome Con is a three-day celebration of pop culture in Washington, DC, and will run from April 4 through 6 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Preorders for autographs and photo ops will go on sale on February 14. There are many different kinds of badges to suit the plans of prospective attendees, with single-day badges, 3-day badges, premium badges, and others available. In addition to frequentcollaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Awesome Con will offer panels, signings, and more featuring stars known across decades of pop culture.
Other guests slated for Awesome Con includeThe Gooniescast membersCorey Feldman, Sean Astin, Kerri Green, Robert Davi, and Joe Pantoliano.The Mandalorian’s Ming-Na Wen will be there, as willFireflycast members Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin (also known forDeadpool), and Sean Maher. Fans of video games and animation will be pleased to know that Mela Lee (Apex Legends), Ray Chase (X-Men ’97), Max Mittelman (One-Punch Man), Tara Sands (Hunter X Hunter), and Wes Johnson (The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind, Oblivion,andSkyrim) will be there as well.
ScreenRantwill also host aTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesmovie panelfeaturing co-creator Kevin Eastman and original actors Josh Pais, Brian Tochi, Robbie Rist, Corey Feldman, and Judith Hoag. Tied to the movie’s 40th anniversary, the cast and co-creator will look back on the making of the film and its surprising impact. Attendees will also have the chance to collect photos and autographs from theTMNTcast throughout the convention.
Awesome Con 2025 will take place April 4 through 6 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.You can purchase badges here.
Awesome Con
Founded in 2013, Awesome Con, DC’s Comic Con, attracts 60,000 fans for a family-friendly celebration of geek culture. Highlights include the Science Fair, Book Fair, Awesome Con Jr., Pride Alley for LGBTQ+ creators, and Anime Yokocho, a hub for anime lovers.
