Geek’d Con 2026 Brings Avatar Actor Joel David Moore To Shreveport
Geek'd Con, Shreveport's comic con, returns to the Shreveport Convention CenterAugust 14th through August 16th, 2026. The guest lineup includes stars like Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Summer Glau, and Richard Grieco.
This week, antoher fan-favorite is getting added to the lineup. Actor and director Joel David Moore is now scheduled to appear at Geek'd Con, on Saturday and Sunday only.
Fans looking to attend the event can secure admission passes right now. Attendees can purchase weekend passes and daily tickets directly online at the official event website.
Who Is Actor And Director Joel David Moore?
Joel David Moore built a diverse career spanning two decades, in both comedic and dramatic acting roles. He broke out in the industry playing Owen Dittman in the sports comedy 'Dodgeball'...then transitioned into blockbuster territory by portraying Dr. Norm Spellman in the 'Avatar' franchise.
In the 2006 cult classic comedy Grandma's Boy, Joel David Moore played J.P., the eccentric and socially awkward video game creator. The character serves as the primary antagonist of the movie, claiming to have robot ears and communicates in synthesized noises.
Moore and co-writer Nick Swardson collaborated on set to make the character as ridiculous as possible, even improvising iconic moments like J.P. attempting to camouflage himself against an office wall. The role cemented Moore's status as a standout comedic talent, allowing his performance to resonate with audiences. Which has gone a long way in creating the movie's massive cult classic status. The film is quoted regularly by fans, and memes are born from the work every day.
Beyond his feature film work...Moore holds an extensive television resume with recurring roles on several broadcast series. He appeared as Colin Fisher on the crime procedural 'Bones' and secured regular spots on shows like 'Medium' and 'LAX'.
The veteran performer also stepped behind the camera to establish himself as a director and producer. He made his directorial debut with the psychological thriller 'Spiral'...and continues to produce independent projects.
Moore actually worked in Shreveport during the "Hollywood South" days. Filming the horror film 'Shark Night 3D' locally. So this is a return to Shreveport for him.
What Is The Film History Of Shreveport And Bossier City?
The local region holds a distinct place in the modern entertainment industry due to its production infrastructure. During the early 2000s...the Shreveport earned the nickname "Hollywood South" as studios and soundstages opened all over the region to accommodate projects.
State tax incentives attracted everything from summer blockbusters to independent features, directly to the Shreveport area. Productions utilized local crews and regional locations to shoot popular releases. However, some government leaders didn't view the industry as an important part of Shreveport...or Louisiana's...economy. So they did away with the incentive programs that helped local productions, which caused the work to dry up.
Shreveport has had glimmers of hope to rekindle the production scene...but nothing has materialized yet.