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Doctor Who Icon David Tennant is coming to  MCM Comic Con London in May

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Doctor Who Icon David Tennant is coming to MCM Comic Con London in May

Thursday 27 March 2025: Allons-y! The Tenth Doctor himself, David Tennant, is coming to MCM Comic Con London this May.

The iconic Doctor Who actor and beloved star of stage and screen, best known for Good Omens, Rivals, Duck Tales and much, much more, will be appearing at the show - which runs Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May.

David will have his own spotlight panel and be available for signing and photo opportunities on Saturday 24 May only.

Born in Paisley, Scotland, David Tennant is a multi-award winning actor with a three-decade long career across film, television and the stage. He is best known as the tenth incarnation of The Doctor in iconic BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, a role he portrayed from 2005-2010 and returned to in 2023.

He is also known for roles in Good Omens, Staged and Broadchurch as well as multiple West End Shakespeare productions.

The news follows other recent guest announcements including Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Stephanie Beatriz, PlayStation’s Miles Morales Nadji Jeter, as well as stars from Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Power Rangers.

MCM Comic Con is the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture, playing host to a packed schedule of celebrity guests, insightful panels and unforgettable experiences.

The convention will return to Excel London from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May, after welcoming hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans across three shows throughout 2024.

Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements as ReedPop reveals more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM Comic Con May.

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Press can apply for a Press Pass HERE. Creators can apply for a Creator Pass HERE.

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MCM Comic Con London is Europe’s largest fan convention, held at the Excel London twice yearly since 2002, usually on the last weekend in May and October. The show is produced by ReedPop and welcomes tens of thousands of fans every year. At MCM Comic Con, attendees can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, comic book writing workshops, independent artists, live action role play. All these features, and more, make MCM Comic Con the ultimate celebration of pop and geek culture.

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About ReedPop
ReedPop is a boutique group within RX – one of the world’s leading event organisers. Launched in 2006, the group has become the number one producer of pop culture events globally and a full-service digital content provider and media company. Delivering once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences curated specifically for localised audiences, ReedPop currently features events in North America, Europe and Asia, including MCM Comic Con, Eurogamer Expo (EGX), New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), PAX West, East, and Unplugged, Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), Star Wars Celebration, MagicCon, and more. In addition to organising and managing events, ReedPop owns and operates the pop culture news site, Popverse, which is the exclusive home for livestreams from all of ReedPop's major comic cons. The staff at ReedPop are a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to build and serve the communities with whom they share a common passion. (www.reedpop.com)

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