Here’s all you need to know
It’s almost time for the region’s largest pop culture festival or the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC). But the star-studded lineup keeps getting exciting new additions!
The latest announcement reveals Golden Globe-winning actor and producer Oscar Isaac will headline the all-star lineup of MEFCC 2024, taking place from 9-11 February at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
In an extraordinary journey spanning from the Star Wars saga to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the world of X-Men, Isaac has tackled an array of fan-favourite roles.
He broke out with his portrayal of X-wing fighter pilot Poe Dameron in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) and earned several Golden Globe nods with roles as an eponymous struggling folk singer in the musical drama Inside Llewyn Davis (2013), and in the HBO miniseries Show Me a Hero among others.
Isaac’s introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe came with Moon Knight, where he played the lead character in this six-episode series about a vigilante with an otherworldly connection to an Egyptian Moon God. This was followed by more iconic roles, where he voiced Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099 in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Duke Leto Atreides in the Hollywood Blockbuster, Dune.
You might also like: MEFCC unveil magical announcement
You can catch the star at the Meet the Stars attraction, where visitors can meet the headline celebrity, snap a selfie, and create the memory of a lifetime.
But the stars are still lining up!
The legendary Manga artist and creator of Captain Tsubasa, Yoichi Takahashi, will also be making his way to Abu Dhabi to delight life-long fans at MEFCC. Better known as Captain Majid in the Middle East, Takahashi’s manga has inspired generations of, not just anime and manga fans, but professional football players too including Messi, Zidane, Iniesta and many more.
Joining the headliner is Sophia Di Martino, portraying Sylvie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series, Loki. Di Martino was awarded ‘Breakthrough Performance’ and Best Team with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Boasting a 12-year legacy of celebrating film, TV, sci-fi, anime, manga, gaming, comics and collectibles, MEFCC aims to create the ultimate fan experience in Abu Dhabi, with memorable attractions including the Comic Creators Club, where avid fans can get their own unique commissions; the Artist Alley, featuring local and regional emerging and established artists showcasing and selling their latest work; and the Gaming Arena, where enthusiasts can level up with the latest challenges.
The Main Stage at MEFCC will host celebrity panels, interviews, community sessions and fan screenings, while the Festival Plaza is where visitors will get to enjoy live entertainment, music, activities, and lip-smacking food and beverages.
For more information, visit mefcc.com
Follow Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life for all the latest news across the capital and beyond