We have been huge fans of Jason Mamoa for a long time. We met him in 2012 at small con in Galveston when most people only knew him from Game of Thrones. He charmed his fans. Fast forward to 2018 Wizard World New Orleans. Now that he is a superstar, he still gets excited to meet his fans.
If the Aquaman international intake is an indicator of domestic box office appeal, he will be an even bigger draw this January at Wizard World New Orleans 2019. Of course, Momoa has had roles in Baywatch and Stargate: Atlantas before he became Kahl Drago in Game of Thrones.
Joining Momoa at Wizard World is a large section of the Outlander cast, Mike Coulter and Simone Missick from Luke Cage and Mads Mikkelsen of Doctor Strange and Rogue One.
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About Wizard World
The first event scheduled on the 2019 Wizard World calendar, New Orleans show hours are Friday, January 4, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, January 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, January 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Kurt Hargis, also known as Mr. Nola Nerd, is an award‑winning Louisiana educator, writer, and the co‑creator of NolaNerdCouple.com, a family‑run blog focused on Disney travel, fan conventions, and everyday nerdy life.
With more than a decade of experience in education and storytelling, Kurt brings a thoughtful, experience‑driven approach to topics like Disney parks, Disney Vacation Club, and family travel, as well as firsthand coverage of major fan conventions including Star Wars Celebration, Fan Expo, GalaxyCon, and Pensacon.
A proud Disney Dad and Disney Vacation Club member, Kurt writes from direct, real‑world experience—whether navigating theme parks with a child, attending conventions with media credentials, or exploring how fandom, food, music, and pop culture intersect in everyday family life.
His work emphasizes accessibility, curiosity, and helping families feel confident exploring nerd culture, travel, and learning together.
Kurt lives in the Greater New Orleans area with his family and can be reached at kurt.nolanerdcouple@gmail.com.
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