Hollywood star Andrew Garfield. ARCHIVE

Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Andrew Garfield will be joining the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, organizers confirmed. The event will take place from April 19 to 20 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Garfield, best known for his critically acclaimed portrayal of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, will headline the region’s biggest pop culture gathering. His career highlights extend beyond superhero flicks, with memorable roles in The Social Network, Tick, Tick… Boom! and the Oscar-nominated war drama Hacksaw Ridge. This year, he is expected to appear in After the Hunt alongside Julia Roberts, and in The Magic Faraway Tree, based on Enid Blyton’s children’s novel. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Garfield in person at the Comic Con event, which features a star-studded lineup including Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things), Grant Gustin (The Flash), Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Ian McDiarmid (Star Wars’ Emperor Palpatine), Emily Rudd (One Piece), Vincent D’Onofrio (Kingpin) and Colleen O’Shaughnessey (voice of Sonic the Hedgehog). Anime enthusiasts can also expect appearances from voice actors from Naruto, My Hero Academia, Bleach, and Sailor Moon. Tickets start at Dh150 and are available via mefcc.com. ICA/Expat Media
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