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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacon announced Friday, Jan. 9, that Wil Wheaton, probably best known for his role as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: Next Generation, will add to the slate of celebrities at this year’s convention.
The convention is scheduled for Feb. 20-22 in downtown Pensacola and features actors, authors, illustrators and more from Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Pop Culture.
Wheaton spent almost a decade on Star Trek: Next Generation, but is also known for his role as Gordie Lachance in Stand By Me and as himself on episodes of The Big Bang Theory…