FAN EXPO New Orleans Lineup Includes Supernatural Stars

FAN EXPO New Orleans, the beloved pop culture convention, is set to return from January 8-10, 2027, with a star-studded lineup that includes the first batch of celebrity guests. Among the most anticipated additions are the 'Supernatural' stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, who starred as Sam and Dean Winchester respectively for the full 15-season run of the hit series from 2005 to 2020. Padalecki is also known for his role as Dean Forester in the early seasons of "Gilmore Girls" and his lead role as Cordell Walker in The CW contemporary western "Walker."

Other notable guests include Gary Beach, who has nearly 50 years in show business, dating back to the 1970s-era hit "Dallas" through to the recently concluded Prime Video series "The Boys." Beach is well-known for his role as Bobby Singer on "Supernatural" and his extensive resume of more than 150 acting credits, including appearances in iconic series such as "Deadwood," "Battlestar Galactica," "24," "Firefly," "Warehouse 13," "Leverage," and 60 others.

Another guest, Mark Sheppard, is recognized for his role as Crowley on "Supernatural" and for his appearances in other iconic series such as "Battlestar Galactica," "24," "Firefly," "Warehouse 13," "Leverage," and 60 others. Sheppard's career spans nearly 40 years, with guest spots on popular shows like "L.A. Law," "Doogie Howser, M.D.," and "The X-Files."

Rounding out the first wave of celebrity guests is Kevin Pellegrino, who played Lucifer during seven seasons and has 135 credits, including recent runs on "13 Reasons Why," "Quantico," "The Returned," and the Showtime series "Dexter" and "American Rust." His career spans nearly 40 years, with guest spots on hugely popular shows like "L.A. Law," "Doogie Howser, M.D.," and "The X-Files."

FAN EXPO New Orleans is inviting fans to purchase tickets now, with advance pricing available until December 26. More guest news will be released in the following weeks, including lineup reveals for additional headline celebrities, comic creator guests, voice actors, and cosplayers. Tickets for Adult, Youth, and Child Single-Day, Three-Day Passes, Family Passes, and Ultimate and VIP Packages are available at Fan Expo New Orleans.

The convention will also feature exclusive programming, including panels with stars from various blockbuster franchises, as well as industry, cosplay, gaming, and anime sessions. The event is part of the 2027 FAN EXPO HQ calendar, with New Orleans being the first stop. The full schedule is available at FAN EXPO HQ.