Next weekend, the second now annualised Comic Con Africa kicks off, and fans are excited to attend and mingle with the stars. Unfortunately, it seems a few of those stars are pulling out.
Echoing the situation from last year, we’ve already seen a few cancellations, but today’s announcement is probably the one that’ll sting many fans most. Comic Con Africa has announced that Isaac Hempstead Wright – that’s Game of Thrones’ Bran Stark – won’t be coming to Comic Con Africa. The organisers have cited the Primetime Emmy Awards as the reason for his removal from the schedule.
“#ComicConAfrica regrets that @Isaac_H_Wright is contractually obligated to attend the Primetime Emmy Awards which unfortunately takes place over the #ComicConAfrica weekend. With great remorse, Isaac has had to cancel his appearance and we are as disappointed as our fans.”
To be honest, it’s a bit of a weak excuse. While the Emmys do indeed coincide with CCA, surely somebody involved must have realised that long ago. The Emmys are organised long in advance, so Wright’s schedule, given how many nominations Game of Thrones received – would have been locked in by his management. Maybe I’m just underestimating the planning involved in events like this, but this seems exceptionally poor.
Wright is now the third attendee to withdraw, with Batman scribe Brian Azzarello and local, renowned comic book artist Jason Masters also no longer attending.
Last Updated: September 13, 2019
LegionZA
September 13, 2019 at 13:05
Bran flakes, he must not have gotten it all.
Pariah
September 13, 2019 at 13:05
Comic Con is going to become synonymous with being a comical con.
Gustav Willem Diedericks
September 13, 2019 at 13:14
Indeed.
A few months into announcement of ComicCon: “Look at all these cool people that will show!” Sells plenty tickets from fans.
Mere weeks before the show: “Sorry, they skipped because reasons.”
Magoo マグ
September 13, 2019 at 13:14
Tbh I would have been surprised if he didn’t flake. In fact it’s going to be a miracle if Anthony Mackie pitches up.
Admiral Chief
September 13, 2019 at 13:15
Bran Flakes, I always liked Frosties more
Gustav Willem Diedericks
September 13, 2019 at 13:24
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Pariah
September 13, 2019 at 13:33
Just let it go, dude.
Admiral Chief
September 13, 2019 at 15:50
I can’t, I really like Frosties (haven’t seen them on the shelves, assuming it went the way of the dodo)
Pariah
September 13, 2019 at 15:50
Eh, I felt the same about strawberry pops so I guess I can empathise. If I really have to.
Gustav Willem Diedericks
September 13, 2019 at 13:24
Yes, Geoffrey, I don’t buy the excuses either. There’s no way this could have been such a screw-up if proper planning was in place. Checking of schedules should have been involved at least to a minimum in order to book these people. I wonder if the convention organizers just throw names on flannel pieces onto a flannel board and announce those that stick just so they can sell tickets. It’s a conspiracy theory of course, but not one without at least some merit in investigating.
CrAiGiSh
September 13, 2019 at 15:41
Choosing the Emmys over your fans …
Son of Banana Jim
September 13, 2019 at 13:58
Maybe next year, right Comic Con Africa? 😛
Kromas
September 13, 2019 at 14:29
Not gonna say I told you so but “I told you so” – Kromas
Tarryn van der Byl
September 13, 2019 at 15:22
“Bran flakes”
Nice.