SDCC 22: Head for the deep end with Adult Swim’s panels

Always a Comic Con mainstay, Adult Swim is back for the reinvigorated San Diego show. Panels include Rick & Morty, Primal, and more.

Lifeguard in attendance

Actually, forget that, there’s probably not gonna be a lifeguard at Adult Swim’s selection of panels. But hey, there isn’t going to be any water (probably) either, so it works out.

And speaking of working out, Adult Swim’s presentation at Comic Con ’22 should work just fine for fans of wild animation. The studio will have the focus on it biggest shows, and even be pulling back the curtain a bit so fans can see what goes into making their favorites.

Then of course, there’s Rick and Morty. Or, to be more precise, there’s The Vindicators. A spinoff of R&M, The Vindicators will be debuting at its panel, with a showing that promises to include both super-heroics and jokes aplenty.

Just a note though, before you start planning, and that’s that none of these panels will be taking place at the convention center. Instead, Adult Swim will be set up at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Look for the “Indigo Room” once you’re there, and you’re all set.

Here’s the full lineup, with dates and times:

• SMILING FRIENDS Discussion and Q&A
  • Friday, July 22, 12:00 – 12:45 PM PT.
  • Join Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel, the creators behind the new Adult Swim animated series SMILING FRIENDS to find out what’s in store for Pim, Charlie and the rest of the company dedicated to bringing happiness to their bizarre yet colorful world.
• Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal Season Two Discussion and Q&A
  • Friday, July 22, 1:00 – 1:45 PM PT
  • After winning five Emmy® Awards including “Outstanding Animated Program,” the second season of Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal returns to Adult Swim. Join animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars) and Art Director Scott Wills (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Samurai Jack) for a deep dive into the second season of the acclaimed animation adventure.
  • Fans will also have a chance to meet Genndy Tartakovsky at a special limited signing for Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal. Keep an eye on this page for more details.
• Rick and Morty: The Vindicators Screening and Q&A
  • Friday, July 22, 2:00 – 2:45 PM PT
  • Calling all Rick and Morty fans! Join executive producer Sarah Carbiener and Rick and Morty producer/writer Nick Rutherford for a first look at the Adult Swim digital series based on characters from Rick and Morty. Be the first to watch Supernova, Vance Maximus, Alan Rails, Crocubot and Noob Noob fight crime, avert genocides, and yuk it up without Rick and Morty.
• Tuca & Bertie Season Three Discussion and Q&A
  • Saturday, July 23, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM PT
  • This summer is sure to sizzle with the highly anticipated return of Tuca & Bertie on Adult Swim! Creator and Executive Producer Lisa Hanawalt will join series star Tiffany Haddish (Tuca), alongside Nicole Beyer (Gamby) and Sasheer Zamata (Kara), to dive into the upcoming third season of the Adult Swim animated comedy about colorful bird girl besties who navigate the ups and downs of adulting in life, love, and everything in between.
  • Giveaways of special Adult Swim prizes will be available in limited supply via the “HBO Max Drop Zones,” which will serve as beacons for HBO Max activity across San Diego Comic-Con. Each visit to a Drop Zone will present attendees with unique giveaways: custom content, swag, VIP seats to panels/screenings, and more.