Garrett Hedlund Big Texas ComicCon 2024

This was my second trip to Big Texas ComicCon in San Antonio. I went last year as a quick one-day adventure to get David Harbour’s signature. I thought the layout of the convention was good. They had plenty of places to sit. Parking was much tougher this year but I learned more so it will be easier next year.

I’m glad I planned on 2 days this year.

My want/need list was massive and I doubted I could get everyone in one day.  While I might have polished it all off on one day, my stress would have been sky high. With 2 days, I had some time to pause and give my feet and back a break.

Garrett Hedlund made my list because of Instagram. Their marketing paid off. I saw a couple of clips from Tulsa King and decided to watch. If you know me, about 99% of what I watch is Sci fi, Horror, and Fantasy.  This is not the norm for me. I really enjoyed Tulsa King. Now The Wife thinks she can get me to watch Yellowstone…but back to the con.

Garrett was there on Saturday. I couldn’t find something to print. I chose the only table photo he had from Tulsa.  He was friendly. He was chatting with everyone. It seemed mostly about Friday Night Lights. I told him why I started watching Tulsa. He smiled.

I asked about the movie Pan and SDCC. I mentioned I got one of the cast signing, which included him. I told Garrett I was trying to be 'cute' when I told Hugh Jackman that he had a good Texas accent.  Hugh was not amused. Garrett smiled again. 

Then I was on my way to the guest.

AH

Pan cast SDCC 2015

In the morning, I successfully pulled a winning ticket for Pan.  As is the norm, you aren’t 100% who will or won’t show for the panels or the signing.  There was some buzz that Hugh Jackman would be part of the signing. Needless to say, I was excited

Later that day, I stood in line at the WB booth and waited for the celebs to show. Once the crowd saw Hugh, they roared. He causally looked over the crowd and waved and chatted with the people in the booth.

After a small wait, I’m at the booth. I pass by Joe Wright, Garrett Hedlund, and Levi Miller without really paying any attention to them.  How rude of me. I was just nerding out that I was getting Hugh Jackman’s autograph.

He thrust his hand out. We shook.  He said, ‘Hi mate, I’m Hugh,’ or something along those lines.  While I don’t remember exactly what start the conversation I do remember the rest.

Me: Wow, that’s a nice Texas accent.  (It’s part of my schtick – I really should make that NOT part of my schtick)

Hugh (Puzzled look. Mostly from trying to decide if I’m really that big of an idiot, or if I’m mentally challenged, or I’m trying to be funny.  He gave me a smile from one half of his mouth): Nah – I’m from a little further south than Texas.  South and West.

Me (I realized I’m not as funny as I thought. Oops! Quickly, I added): I know.  I saw you on Graham Norton Days of Future Past – you were very funny.

Hugh: Thanks mate. Cheers.

And I left with my mini poster and wondering why I ever opened my mouth. Chagrined but very happy.

AH