One of the galaxy's most evil villians will be swapping the Death Star for a Norfolk race course as he flies into scare sci-fi fans at a major convention.

Darth Vader actor Spencer Wilding has been announced as a guest at Great Yarmouth Comic Con, which is being held in June.

Mr Wilding played the iconic role in the Star Wars prequel film Rogue One, in which Darth Vader battles rebels.

The towering former kickboxer is no stranger to the sci-fi and fantasy world as he has appeared in Doctor Who, Games of Thrones, the Harry Potter movie franchise and the Guardians of the Galaxy among his many film and television appearances.

Mr Wilding will be appearing at both days of Great Yarmouth Comic Con, on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 at the town's horse racing track. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Spencer Wilding will be appearing at Great Yarmouth Comic ConSpencer Wilding will be appearing at Great Yarmouth Comic Con (Image: Supplied by Great Yarmouth Comic Con)

Announcing him as a guest a statement from Great Yarmouth Comic Con said: "We are pleased to welcome Spencer Wilding to Great Yarmouth Comic Con 2023 sponsored by Dino2Hire.

"Spencer has played many roles in several of the biggest movie franchises, and has several movies releasing this year.

"He is probably best known for playing the most iconic villain of them all, Darth Vader, in Rogue One."

Other guests announced so far are Marc Silk, the voice of Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Johnny Bravo and more and Craig Dowsett, from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.

Titan the Robot is coming to the convention, an interactive Dinosaur show will thrill attendees and there will be props and cosplayers galore.

There will also be other guests announced.

A statement added: "Don't forget tickets for Great Yarmouth Comic Con 2023 sponsored by Dino2Hire are on sale via Eventbrite or at Mocha.

"Ticket sales for Saturday are strong.

"We have already announced a lot, we have a lot more still to come."

Last year Doctor Who stars Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant and television favourite Christopher Biggins appeared at the convention.

Full details of June's Great Yarmouth Comic Con at Great Yarmouth Racecourse on Jellicoe Road can be found by searching for it on Facebook.