shooting
They're wrapping earlier this year than usual [a tighter shooting schedule and only 20 eps rather than 22] that's one of the reason we've moved the con date - to catch folks while they're still in the area.
And you have to remember, an actor's contract to the con has an 'escape' clause - if they have another business offer, like a movie or tv series contract, that has first priority. So our guests have tried to be very nice and not commit too early when they don't know what the rest of the working schedule is like.
A con is fun, but it doesn't have the exposure and work experience that gets these folks ongoing jobs in the outside world. We respect this and understand if they end up with other commitments. We're for fun. A real job may be a long-term income.
Rowan