Twin brothers James and Oliver Phelps played the Weasley twins in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
James and Oliver will join the convention on Saturday February 10th and Sunday February 11th.
The actors rose to fame after their memorable performance in the Harry Potter film series, roles which they earned after allegedly skipping school to audition for the first Harry Potter film. The Phelps twins became quite popular with the fans throughout the franchise due to their quirkiness and fun-studded scenes, as they brought both Fred and George to life with their pranks, adventures and even their love for Quidditch.
Star-studded lineup
The Phelps brothers will be part of an all-star celebrity guest line-up of the 2024 edition of Middle East Film & Comic Con – joining Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy, The Straw Hat Pirates' Captain, Monkey D. Luffy, from Netflix's Live Action hit series, One Piece; Frank Welker, the voice behind Transformers’ Megatron, Garfield and Scooby Doo; Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind Optimus Prime, the protagonist of Transformers; Temuera Morrison, the Star Wars icon who has played both Boba Fett and Jango Fett; and Troy Baker, the American voice actor and musician, best known for his role as Joel in The Last of Us video game. The line-up will also include comic creators Mark Brooks, Carlo Pagulayan, Stephen Segovia, and Steve McNiven.
MEFCC
In its 12th of celebrating film, TV, sci-fi, anime, manga, gaming, comics and collectibles, the convention is held in strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) at ADNEC, from February 9th-11th.
In 2024, you'll find attractions ranging from:
Meet the Stars - meet your favourite celebrities from the big screen
Comic Creators Club - get commissions
Artist Alley - features local and regional emerging and established artists showcasing and selling their latest work
Gaming Arena - level up and battle it out in various tournaments and daily challenges
Main Stage - will host celebrity panels, interviews, community sessions and fan screenings
Festival Plaza - enjoy live entertainment, music, activities, and F&B
Japanese Village - bringing a taste of Japan to Abu Dhabi with traditional experiences including Yukata tryouts, origami, calligraphy and live performances.
To find out more about MEFCC and to purchase tickets now, visit www.mefcc.com and follow @mefcc to stay connected.