AMC Networks announces Star-Studded Series Lineup for Comic-Con International in San Diego! They will hold Exclusive Previews and Panels for The Walking Dead Universe, Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, as well as Snowpiercer’s Final Season.
Attendees will be able to see trailers and teases for the upcoming seasons of Dead City and Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol. There will also be an advance screening of Snowpiercer’s second episode. A special advanced screening of Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will also occur at the Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero on Friday, July 26.
Then the one I am the most excited for. Casts and creative teams from Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches will also be present to discuss their series.
“Fans are at the heart of San Diego Comic-Con, and at the heart of our programming franchises like The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, so we are thrilled to once again be returning with shows that have been embraced by passionate fans around the world. This is a focal point moment for us every year, giving fans the opportunity to engage with our talent, see what is coming and celebrate the stories and characters they love. We’re thrilled to be back.”
-Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks
ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE AMC NETWORK’S COMIC-CON PANELS AND EVENTS BELOW!
AMC Networks Snowpiercer panel on Friday, July 26, 11:15 am-12:30 pm, Ballroom 20
Snowpiercer is set over seven years after a global freeze. The series focuses on humanity’s remnants aboard a perpetual train with 1001 cars circling the world. The TV adaptation delves into class struggles, social injustices, and survival politics. Season 3’s action-packed finale saw a divide. Melanie Cavill leads the Eternal Engine faction on Snowpiercer for safety. Andre Layton leads others on Big Alice towards the mysterious New Eden outside world.
Fans will have the exclusive opportunity to attend an advanced screening of a brand-new episode of Snowpiercer (Season 4, Episode 2 – “The Sting of Survival”) before its official debut on Sunday, July 28 on AMC and AMC+.
Following the screening, GRAMMY® and Tony® Award-winner Daveed Diggs, along with Mickey Sumner, Mike O’Malley, and executive producers Paul Zbyszewski and Christoph Schrewe, will provide insights into the series’ final season during a discussion and fan Q&A session moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook.
AMC Networks The Walking Dead: Dead City panel on Friday, July 26, 1:45-2:45 pm, Hall H
The Walking Dead: Dead City follows beloved characters Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they venture into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. The decaying city is teeming with the undead and inhabitants who have established their own chaotic, perilous, beautiful, and terrifying world. In the upcoming second season, Maggie and Negan become embroiled in the escalating battle for control of Manhattan, finding themselves on opposing sides. As their fates become intertwined, they realize that the path to freedom for both of them is far more complex than they had ever anticipated.
The panel will showcase a sneak peek of the upcoming season, set to return next year. Panelists will include Chief Content Officer of the Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Eli Jorné, Executive Producer and Star Cohan, Executive Producer and Star Morgan, Cast Member Gaius Charles, and Cast Member Željko Ivanek. The discussion will be led by moderator Chris Hardwick.
AMC Networks The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol on Friday, July 26, 2:45-3:45 pm, Hall H
The upcoming season continues the story from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, focusing on beloved characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). As they face their past challenges, Carol searches for her friend while Daryl grapples with his choice to remain in France, leading to tensions at the Nest. Meanwhile, Genet (Anne Charrier) gains traction with her movement. This sparks a fierce clash between Pouvoir and the Union of Hope as they vie for the future of France.
Panelists for the event include Showrunner and Executive Producer Gimple, Executive Producer and Director Zabel, Executive Producer and Star Reedus, Executive Producer and Star McBride, and Cast Member Louis Puech Scigliuzzi. The panel will be moderated by Hardwick and will feature the premiere of the official trailer for the upcoming season, airing on Sunday, September 29 at 9pm ET on AMC and AMC+.
AMC Networks THE IMMORTAL UNIVERSE
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches on Saturday, July 27, 5:00-6:15 pm, Ballroom 20
During Interview with the Vampire, vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) shares his life story with journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Season 2 picks up from the dramatic events in New Orleans in 1940, where Louis and young vampire Claudia (Delainey Hayles) plotted to kill the Vampire Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). Louis recounts his European adventures, including a quest to uncover Old World Vampires and his encounters at the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris. This is where he first meets the Vampire Armand (Assad Zaman).
The panel at Comic-Con will feature Mark Johnson, overseeing the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Showrunner and Executive Producer Rolin Jones, Production Designer Mara LePere-Schloop, as well as cast members Sam Reid, Assad Zaman, and Delainey Hayles. They will delve into the thrilling second season and offer a sneak peek into the recently announced third season.
Immediately following, the Mayfair Witches cast and creative team will take the stage to discuss the highly anticipated second season, set to return early next year. Based on Anne Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches, season two follows Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) as she grapples with the consequences of giving birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). Determined to understand Lasher’s true nature and utilize him for her healing abilities, Rowan faces challenges when tragedy strikes. This forces her to prioritize her family’s safety over her desires.
The panel will feature Johnson, Showrunner Esta Spalding, and cast members Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Huston, Ben Feldman, and Alyssa Jirrels.
Both panels will be moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook.
Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror Panel on Friday, July 26, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Room 5AB
Are you a fan of In a Violent Nature, Late Night with the Devil, Barbarian, Bodies Bodies Bodies, M3GAN, Midsommar, Get Out, The Witch, The Invitation, The Babadook, or You’re Next? Join us for the eighth year as we bring together leading voices in the horror genre to explore the landscape of indie and studio horror media. Get a sneak peek at the most anticipated releases of the year, discover which upcoming horror films should be on your watchlist, delve into current trends in the horror genre, and celebrate your favorite chilling titles from the past year.
The panel features exclusive previews of upcoming releases and standout festival titles courtesy of Mubi, Neon, and IFC Films/Shudder. There will also be a discussion led by industry experts including David Dastmalchian, Akela Cooper, Peter Kuplowsky, and Angel Melanson. The panel will be moderated by Michael Lerman, Co-Founder of Overlook Film Festival and Director of Film Programming.
