‘Star Trek’ legend George Takei added to Pensacon 2022 celebrity guest lineup – Pensacola News Journal
A Star Trek original and all-around household name will be at Pensacon next year.
Pensacon, the premier pop culture fan convention in Pensacola, announced Friday that George Takei will be a guest for the 2022 version of the event, slated to invade downtown Pensacola between Feb. 18 and 20.
An actor, author, activist and internet personality, Takei is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on the original “Star Trek” series, which first launched in 1966. Takei is the last living main cast member of the seminal series to make an appearance at the convention.
In addition to the Star Trek franchise and countless television guest roles, Takei is known for appearing in films like “The Green Berets,” “Mulan and Kubo” and “the Two Strings.” He’s also enjoyed recurring roles on the TV series “Heroes.”
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Takei is well-known as an online presence, using his social media platforms to share humor and activism with millions of followers. As a young Japanese-American child, he was placed in an internment camp during World War II and has since been a staunch advocate for immigrants and the Asian-American community. Coming out as gay in 2005, he also has been a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community ever since.
Takei joins a Pensacon 2022 lineup that seemingly grows by the day. Also announced are Suicide Squad cast members Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn and Steve Agee; “Harry Potter,” “Game of Thrones” and “Doctor Who” star David Bradley; “American Horror Story,” “The Practice” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” star Dylan McDermott; “Sons of Anarchy” and “The Walking Dead” star Ryan Hurst, and many others.
Three-day weekend passes for Pensacon 2022 are $75. A very limited number of VIP Experience passes — which include free parking while available, priority admission to all events and panels, front-of-line privileges, and exclusive VIP merchandise — are available for $165. Additional fees may apply to all ticket prices.
Visit pensacon.com for tickets or more information and an ever-evolving list of the 2022 celebrity guests.
Jake Newby can be reached at jnewby@pnj.com or 850-435-8538.