2011 Comic-Con Celebrities

The 42nd annual Comic-Con International kicks off July 21 in San Diego, attracting a slew of celebrities hawking their films, TV shows and more.

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April 2, 2011

Justin Timberlake has never played a superhero onscreen. But he'll be at the superhero-friendly Comic-Con to promote the thriller "In Time," co-starring Amanda Seyfried.

Matt Sayles / AP

Sept. 11, 2010

Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan doesn't seem like the typical Comic-Con attendee. But she'll be there in connection with her upcoming movie "Drive."

Tobin Grimshaw / for the Washington Post

June 20, 2011

Christina Hendricks -- the "Mad Men" star -- is also in "Drive" and will join Mulligan at the Con.

Chris Pizzello / AP

June 17, 2011

Gosling is another Comic-Con newbie promoting "Drive," which screened earlier this year at Cannes.

Katy Winn / AP

Sept. 16, 2009

Steven Soderbergh isn't the first filmmaker one associates with Comic-Con. But he'll be at the convention for the first time to participate in a panel about his film "Haywire."

Peter Kramer / AP

March 5, 2008

Francis Ford Coppola is making his first trek to San Diego since 1991; he'll show portions of his new film, "Twixt," on July 23.

Natacha Pisarenko / AP

Feb. 24, 2010

Steven Spielberg has not officially confirmed that he'll be at Comic-Con, but rumors suggest he may show his face during a July 22 panel on his upcoming movie "The Adventures of Tin-Tin."

Chris Pizzello / AP

May 23, 2011

Jessica Biel, former girlfriend of the aforementioned Timberlake, is coming to Comic-Con in connection with the upcoming remake of "Total Recall."

Charles Sykes / AP

March 15, 2011

Bradley Cooper is not a Comic-Con regular. But "The Hangover" star will be there to talk about his role as Lucifer in "Paradise Lost."

Peter Kramer / AP

April 16, 2007

Hugh Grant? At Comic-Con? He's another star who has not confirmed. But he could make a surprise appearance during a panel on his upcoming animated feature, "The Pirates! Band of Misfits."

Manu Fernandez / AP

Feb. 27, 2011

Oscar winner Charlize Theron will come before the geek masses to promote "Snow White and the Huntsman."

Carlo Allegri / AP

Jeff Bridges, a Comic-Con veteran thanks to his many appearances in connection with "Tron," will be back in San Diego, this time with the film "The Seventh Son," in which he will play an exorcist.

Kevork Djansezian / AP

"The Amazing Spider-Man" is one of the buzzier films making a Comic-Con appearance this year. Emma Stone, who plays love interest Gwen Stacy, will be in San Diego to win over the fan base.

Evan Agostini / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Naturally, Andrew Garfield -- the new Spider-Man -- will be there as well.

LEFTERIS PITARAKIS / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolas Cage, a definite comic book guy, will again grace the Con with his presence, this time to discuss the sequel "Ghost Rider -- Spirit of Vengeance."

CHRIS YOUNG / AP

Sarah Michelle Gellar -- otherwise known as Buffy, of vampire-slaying fame -- will participate in a panel about her new TV show "Ringer."

Matt Sayles / AP

Colin Farrell is coming to Comic-Con in connection with two remakes: "Fright Night" and "Total Recall."

Evan Agostini / AP

Lea Michele will join several of her "Glee" colleagues for a panel on that show, and also will participate in a discussion of the animated musical "Dorothy of Oz."

Matt Sayles / AP

Kevin Smith and his often funny, foul-mouthed panels have become a staple of Comic-Con. He'll be there again this year.

Matt Sayles / AP

Expect to see Andrew Lincoln at the Comic-Con promoting the AMC series "Walking Dead," which made a big zombie splash at Comic-Con 2010.

LIONEL CIRONNEAU / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Do not worry. "Twilight" will not be neglected at Comic-Con. Cast members -- including Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart -- will be in the Convention Center's Hall H on day one to discuss "Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1."

Markus Schreiber / ASSOCIATED PRESS

The vampires are not limited to "Twilight," however. There will be a "True Blood" panel as well, featuring numerous cast members, including Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer.

Jahi Chikwendiu / WASHINGTON POST

Idris Elba -- signed on to star in Guillermo del Toro's alien invasion movie "Pacific Rim" -- is one of the many handsome faces that will be spotted at Comic-Con.

Bill O'Leary / WASHINGTON POST

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2011 Comic-Con Celebrities

The 42nd annual Comic-Con International kicks off July 21 in San Diego, attracting a slew of celebrities hawking their films, TV shows and more.

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