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Kept you waiting huh? Metal Gear Solid fans are in for a treat as it has been announced that David Hayter will be a guest at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2023.

David Hayter is an iconic voice actor and screenwriter with a rich history in the entertainment industry. As a voice actor, he is best known for his role as Solid Snake and Big Boss in the Metal Gear series. He first played Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid while taking on the role of Big Boss starting with Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Hayter is set to return in the highly anticipated remake, Metal Gear Solid 𐤃: Snake Eater. 

As a screenwriter, he is best known for his work on X-Men, X2: X-Men United, and Watchmen. His other notable credits include having worked on four episodes of Warrior Nun.

He will be joining acclaimed director Sam Rami, Trina Nishimura from Attack on Titan, pop-culture icon Carl Weathers, Peter Weller from RoboCop, and Justin Briner from My Hero Academia just to name a few. Also joining them will be the cast of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. More guest announcements will be made in the coming months. Details about special events and more will also become available in the future.

Fan Expo San Francisco is a pop-culture convention that allows fans the chance to meet the talents behind their favorite work. The 2023 event will take place from November 24th to November 26th at Moscone West.

To have an idea of what to expect, check our coverage from last year’s event.

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