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6BԪַ9BԪַ Icelandic strongman the first star guest announced for Island FanCon
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This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke, left, and Kit Harington in a scene from the final episode of BԪַGame of Thrones.BԪַ The actor who portrayed the Gregor BԪַThe MountainBԪַ Clegane in the hit series will be among the guests at Island FanCon. (HBO via AP)

LangfordBԪַs Island FanCon has scored a star guest whose towering presence may blow the minds of Game of Thrones fans attending the Comic-Con-like event.

Hafthor Julius Bjornsson will appear on both days of the April 13 to 14 convention at City Centre Park, where heBԪַll meet with fans, sign autographs and speak at a panel.

The 6BԪַ9BԪַ Icelandic strongman is best known for his portrayal of Gregor BԪַThe MountainBԪַ Clegane in HBOBԪַs hit series Game of Thrones, where he grabbed the eyes of viewers while starring in major scenes alongside stars like Pedro Pascal.

BԪַWe wanted our first guest announcement to be big,BԪַ Island FanCon founder Lonnie Eckardt said in a news release. BԪַIt doesnBԪַt get much bigger than Hafþor Julius Bjornsson.BԪַ

A fan-favourite during Game of ThronesBԪַ run BԪַ contingent on which Westeros house viewers cheered for BԪַ Bjornsson rose to fame thanks to his performances as a professional strongman.

HeBԪַs the 2018 WorldBԪַs Strongest Man, a two-time Arnold Strongman Classic winner and a multiple world record holder.

In 2015, the Nordic native also beat a record thatBԪַs said to be 1,000 years old when he carried a 10-metre, 1,430-pound log for five steps at the WorldBԪַs Strongest Viking competition.

Those Viking roots also overlap with the Langford event sponsor who picked Bjornsson from a list of options.

BԪַViking Sales is thrilled to bring a real-life Nordic Viking to the Westshore,BԪַ the sponsor said in the release. BԪַWe definitely delivered for the inaugural year of Island Fancon!BԪַ

Organizers say the convention will be an unforgettable experience for all ages and more guest announcements are still to come.

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