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Alexander Vlahos, known for roles in Outlander, Merlin to attend Comic Con Romania 2024

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Actor Alexander Vlahos, known for his roles in Outlander, Merlin, Versailles and Sanditon, has confirmed his presence at Comic Con Romania 2024, an event dedicated to fans of films, series, comics, video games and cosplay, which will take place from April 19 to 21 at Romexpo.

"A new name is added today to the first actors who have been invited, MyAnna Buring (The Witcher, The Twilight Saga), Andrew Horton (Jupiter's Legacy) and Jacob Dudman (The Last Kingdom, Fate The Winx Saga). It is Alexander Vlahos, known for his iconic roles in numerous historically inspired productions such as Outlander, Merlin, Versailles and Sanditon," say the organisers.

The actor will be signing autographs, taking photos with fans and chatting with them during panels on Saturday, April 20.

Tickets are available at www.comic-con.ro.

Throughout its 11 years of existence, many well-known Hollywood actors have graced Comic Con Romania, including Jason Momoa, Mark Shepard, Clive Standen, Ed Westwick, Paul Wesley, Tom Wlaschiha, Daniel Gillies, Andrew Scott, Jim Beaver, Robert Knepper, Charles Dance or Sylvester McCoy.AGERPRES(RO - author: Daniel Popescu, editor: Mihai Simionescu; EN - editor: Simona Iacob)

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