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Comic Con Oakland 2026 is a few weeks away but the guest list continues to grow with the inclusion of Giancarlo Esposito.

Giancarlo Esposito is an acclaimed actor with a robust career in the industry. He is best known for his role as Gustavo “Gus” Fring on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. He is also best known for his role as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian. His other iconic roles include Stan Edgar in The Boys, Faraday in Cyberpunk: Edgerunner, and Agent Mike Giardello on Homicide: Life on the Street. Gamers will recognize him for his role as Antón Castillo in Far Cry 6.

He will be joining Faye Mate from KonoSuba, Luci Christian from My Hero Academia, artist Justyne Gurley, Eisner Award-winning cover artist Dave Johnson, cartoonist Julia Wertz, and writer Jordon Morris, just to name a few. Addtional guests will be announced in the future along with details about the panels and special events.

Comic Con Oakland 2026 will take place from May 9th to May 10th at the Oakland Convention Center. It is a comic and anime convention that brings the East Bay community together for a weekend of fun.

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