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Game of Thrones Warrior Khal Drogo at Armageddon Expos
Press Release
Friday 10th May, 2013
Game of Thrones Warrior Khal Drogo to Battle Crowds at Armageddon Expos
Jason Momoa on Game of Thrones set as Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo.
Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa has just confirmed he will be attending the Hamilton and Wellington editions of the Armageddon Expo on 25th - 26th May and 1st – 3rd June respectively.
Famous for his role as Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in the popular series, Momoa is expected to face record-breaking crowds of fans upon his return to Armageddon this year.
Armageddon organiser William Geradts says he expects Momoa to bring a whole new hoard of fans to the expos, in particular females.
“Game of Thrones is one of the biggest cult shows we've seen in years with awesome folklore, characters and costumes which is the perfect mix for Armageddon. Ticket sales are already going well, but once the public hears that Jason is coming, we’re expecting a spike in sales and hoping to see more females than usual,” says Geradts.
Momoa returns to New Zealand after visiting Auckland Armageddon in 2009.
Geradts says Momoa’s career has “expanded exponentially” since he last attended.
“After playing Ronan Dex on Stargate Atlantis Jason’s popularity has sky-rocketed. He’s gone on to play Conan in Conan the Barbarian, Keegan in Bullet to the Head and of course Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones for which he’s established a cult following,” he says.
Momoa will be joined by a range of other fantasy, comic book and sci-fi stars including fellow actors from the Stargate franchise, Jo Flannigan and Mitch Peleggi.
The voice of Lisa Simpson, Yeardley Smith is another big name attending both Hamilton and Wellington Armageddons this year along with Lance Henrickson of Aliens fame, Tony Amendola from Once Upon a Time and, Sylvester McCoy from Doctor Who and The Hobbit, 12 dwarves from The Hobbit (Wellington only) and so many more.
All celebrities attending will take part in panels, signings and photos, so fans can meet them in person.
To see a full list of stars and events happening at the expos go to www.armageddonexpos.com
Tickets are available now from Ticketek.co.nz
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