Less than a week remains untilSan Diego Comic-Conbegins and FX is cooking up some new immersive experiences based on the network’s fan-favorite programs. The Disney-owned brand is responsible for some of television’s best and brightest shows over the past several years and has a reputationfor going all out at the convention hall. This year will be no exception, as it will mark the first time the Emmy juggernautThe Bearhas ever graced SDCC as one of four new activations alongsideWhat We Do in the Shadows,American Horror Story, andIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. All of these unique opportunities will be open at the Hilton Bayfront Lawn from the convention’s first day on July 25 through its last on July 28.
Now three seasons deep,The Bearwill introduce itself to convention-goers with a restaurant pop-up that will let everyone sample some of Carmy Berzatto’s (Jeremy Allen White) best dishes. The activation will be designed likethe interior of the titular restaurantcomplete with a daily chef’s special including some convention-exclusive merchandise. Such an attraction comes at the perfect time, as the show only just released its third season and is riding high aftersurpassing30 Rock’s single-season Emmy nominations recordwith a staggering 23 nominations in the comedy category for Season 2.Christopher Storerand company still have a lot more to cook up too, aswork on Season 4 is already well underway.
For those who prefer horror to food and high-anxiety cooking drama, the FX Fearless Hellevator will be on hand to shepherd them through the terrors ofAmerican Horror Story.Ryan Murphy’s beloved anthology series is no stranger to bringing spooks to SDCC, yet this attraction will also be a bit nostalgic as attendees will ride through 12 of the scariest momentsfrom the entire franchise. Additionally, the activation will act as a sneak preview of Murphy’s latest macabre project,Grotesquerie, which is set to release this fall. The new series was announced out of nowhere earlier this year and has largely kept details under wraps, butthe little tease we’ve gottenhints at something deeply disturbing ahead. Murphy reunites withNiecy Nash-BettsandCourtney B. Vancefor the project, while also bringing aboardLeslie ManvilleandTravis Kelcein his first major acting role.
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Two of the most iconic locales from FX’s long-running comedies will also be recreated at the convention next week, starting with Paddy’s Pub fromIt’s Always Sunny. The main location whereall the best episodesof theRob McElhenneyandGlenn Howerton-created series begin or take place will be available for photo opportunities from its memorable worn-down front entrance. The Gang is by far the most tenured among the four shows represented, now with sixteen seasons under their belt and a seventeenth that will begin filming this September,according toDanny DeVito. Their antics don’t appear to be coming to an end anytime soon, asIt’s Always Sunnyrenewed through Season 18, securing it the record for longest-running live-action comedy series in television history.
Finally, FX will bring viewers to the home of the Staten Island vampires to bid farewell beforeWhat We Do in the Shadowsairs its sixth and final season. The mansion that has been wrecked, rebuilt, renovated, and much more will be available for photo opportunities with props from throughout the show’s run to make the setup come alive. It’s one last celebration of the wonderfully macabre and comedic show, which has been entertaining viewers with the antics of the four vampire roommates, their familiar Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), and themany other kooky charactersthat have appeared since the show began in 2019. Filmingis complete on the final season, meaning it could see the light of day later this year or, more likely, in early 2025.
FX’s activations will be open to the public at the Hilton Bayfront Lawn on Thursday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, though attendees will have to be 18 years or older to enter. Stay tuned here at Collider for more coverage of SDCC when the event begins next week.
Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the fine dining world, returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragedy. As he navigates the chaotic environment of the small kitchen, Carmy must manage the struggles of turning around the failing business while dealing with his own grief and personal demons. The series dives deep into the intense world of culinary arts, highlighting the challenges of running a restaurant, the bonds formed among staff, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.
