Executive producers Jon Goldwater and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa joined EW critic Jeff Jensen at Con-X to discuss the forthcoming show.
As many shadows and darknesses the pilot has, theres comedy and lightness.
Thats really what it is: Its both.
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He previously worked with Marvel, and on FoxsGleeand ShowtimesBig Love.
He sought to liven up the brand and make it more relevant for a new generation of fans.
They made a big splash by adding the series first gay character, Kevin Keller, in 2010.
It immediately changed the fortunes of the brand.
It was really a watershed moment for the company, Goldwater said.
Kevin was accepted immediately by the fans.
…That was really the beginning of the rebirth of the company.
Con-X is a four-day getaway in Embarcadero Marina Park North in downtown San Diego.
Con-X runs Thursday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. PT.
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