Fan Fest Chicago: ‘Black Lightning’ Panel Highlights Feat. Cress Williams, Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones III and James Remar
Fan Fest Chicago took over Rosemont’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend with stars from The Walking Dead, Riverdale, Arrow and more in attendance for an epic experience!
On Saturday, the cast of the CW’s newest hit Black Lightning including Cress Williams, Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones III and James Remar took to the panel stage to chat with fans.
First up, Cress Williams talks about what being a part of Black Lightning has meant to him and how the cast just knew the series would be something special:
Cress Williams speaks on what being a part of #BlackLightning means to him. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/7tZZT3K49K
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
Williams continues by teasing this favorite moment so far in Black Lightning which is coming up on this week’s episode!
Cress shares that a great moment between Jefferson and Tobias is coming up this week! #FFChicago #BlackLightning pic.twitter.com/1ZncLso2qA
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
Marvin Jones III talks about how Black Lightning helps put the “unity” in “community” and how special it was to have the series premiere on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday weekend.
Marvin Jones III answers a fan inquiring about #BlackLightning premiering the weekend of MLK’s birthday. #BlackLightning https://t.co/IuZran4ZBY pic.twitter.com/GNZffEd28J
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
James Remar adds his thoughts on what makes Black Lightning such a special show and what makes the series resonate with fans:
“We’re truthful.” -James Remar says that’s why he thinks #BlackLightning is so good. #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/JR54PjT7Km
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
Speaking of being truthful, Remar continues by speaking some truth to Tobias’ character. While he might be on the evil side on the series, Marvin Jones III is actually the sweetest person ever in real life:
James Remar says that despite Tobias Whale being evil, Marvin Jones III is the sweetest person ever. #BlackLightning #FFChicago pic.twitter.com/ffuNubY95a
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
Looking for a bit of inspiration? James Remar helps close out our coverage by sharing a touching inspirational quote from John Donne’s poem No Man is an Island.
James Remar shares one quote which inspires him the most. #BlackLightning #FFChicagohttps://t.co/IuZran4ZBY pic.twitter.com/2ZsV3eVTeZ
— Fan Fest News (@FanFestNews) April 7, 2018
We’re so excited that the Black Lightning cast joined us this weekend! These three will be busy all weekend, meeting and greeting with fans and posing for photos! Be sure to catch them at Fan Fest Chicago and tune in to Black Lightning Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on the CW.
For more of our Fan Fest Chicago coverage head to our Twitter account for live updates and be sure to check back here throughout the weekend for all of the amazing panels and behind-the-scenes action you may have missed!
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