Supercon (film)

Supercon is a 2018 American action comedy film directed by Zak Knutson, who wrote the screenplay with Andy Sipes and Dana Snyder. It stars an ensemble cast including Ryan Kwanten, Maggie Grace, Mike Epps, Russell Peters, Clancy Brown, and John Malkovich.

The film was simultaneously released in limited theaters and on VOD in the United States on April 27, 2018, before being released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 5, 2018.

Plot
A group of former TV stars and comic book artists who make their living on the convention circuit decide to steal the earnings from the promoter.

Cast

 * Ryan Kwanten as Matt Wheeler
 * Russell Peters as Keith Mahar
 * Maggie Grace as Allison McNealy
 * Brooks Braselman as Brock Hutchinson
 * Mike Epps as Gil Burkhaulter
 * Clancy Brown as Adam King
 * John Malkovich as Sid Newberry
 * Caroline Fourmy as Ms Lily
 * Tyrus as Callahan
 * Donald Elise Watkins as Robert
 * Hunter Burke as Sean
 * Anthony Nguyen as Rocky
 * CariDee English as Tall Blonde / Fiona
 * Jeff Pope as Moderator
 * Russell Tyrrell as Sound Tech
 * Devyn A. Tyler as Tameron
 * Zachary Hashemian as Young Keith As Hadji
 * Zak Knutson as Judge Glover
 * Matt Shurley as Jay Edwards
 * Candi Brooks as Intern Cindy
 * Bobbie Blanque as Intern Lisa
 * Dana Snyder as Loudmouth Jerk
 * Cailey Fleming as Little Girl

Production
It was confirmed on July 1, 2016, that Malkovich joined the cast of the film.

The film was shot in New Orleans  and Alario Center in nearby Westwego, Louisiana

Reception
The film has rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on  critics response with an average score of. Michael Ordona of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.