This September, Comic Con Africa with Capitec brings to Johannesburg three voice actors from the animated science fiction hit show Rick and Morty. They are Ian Cardoni who voices the swashbuckling space cowboy Rick Sanchez, Harry Belden who voices Rick’s naive and idealistic grandson Morty Smith, and Spencer Grammer who voices Morty’s sarcastic but lovable sister Summer Smith.
The multi Prime Time Emmy Award-winning show follows the life of the Smith family as they navigate their everyday family dynamics while simultaneously embarking on spectacular interdimensional adventures through space. Since the show’s release in 2014, fans have come to love the show for its fantastical storylines, hysterical humour, signature animation style, and relatable domestic dramas. Packed with self-referential in-jokes, it has achieved both cult status and widespread acclaim.
All three voice actors will appear for the first three days of the festival, from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 September.
During their days at Comic Con Africa, the actors will take part in interactive live activities.
l Panel discussions live on stage: fans will hear the actors reflect on their careers, discuss their creative work, share stories from their time on set, and even answer questions from the crowds of fans at the con.
l Autograph sessions and photograph opportunities: con-goers will be able to meet the actors in real life. Auto Ops are the chance to have one of the actors sign fan memorabilia, while booking a Photo Op secures fans a professional photo keepsake side-by-side with the star. These opportunities require an additional ticket purchase.
By bringing these voice actors to Comic Con Africa with Capitec 2026, the festival is giving fans an incredible opportunity to get up close with the magic of Rick and Morty, and experience a brush with international stardom.
Biography: Harry Belden as Morty Smith
Harry Belden is an American actor and voice actor best known for voicing Morty Smith in the Emmy Award-winning animated series Rick and Morty since 2023. Beginning his acting career at a young age, Belden has built a diverse portfolio spanning television, film, theatre, and voiceover work. His natural comedic timing, emotional range, and distinctive vocal performances have earned him recognition among audiences and industry professionals alike. As the voice of one of animation’s most beloved characters, Belden continues to bring humour, heart, and authenticity to projects across entertainment media.
Biography: Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
Spencer Grammer is an American actress best known for voicing Summer Smith in the Emmy Award-winning animated series Rick and Morty. With a career spanning television, film, and voice acting, she has earned recognition for her versatility and engaging performances across a variety of genres. Grammer first gained widespread attention for her role as Casey Cartwright on the hit comedy-drama series Greek and has since appeared in numerous television and film projects. As the voice of Summer Smith, she has helped bring one of animation’s most iconic modern characters to life, earning a devoted fan following around the world.
Biography: Ian Cardoni as Rich Sanchez
Born and raised just outside of Boston, Ian Cardoni currently stars in Adult Swim’s two-time Emmy Award-winning animated comedy series Rick and Morty as the titular character Rick Sanchez. Cardoni stepped into the iconic role at the start of season 7 and can be heard as the voice of Rick in seasons 7 and 8 which are available to watch on HBO Max, with season 9 currently airing on Adult Swim as of May 24, 2026. The hit series has been renewed through season 12.
Cardoni has voiced numerous roles across adult and children’s animation, video games, TV promos, and commercials, including recent roles in the Children’s & Family Emmy-nominated and Annie Award-nominated Nickelodeon series Rock, Paper, Scissors, in Fox’s animated series Krapopolis, and in the Sony Pictures Classic film Scarlet from Academy Award-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda which had its national theatrical release on February 13, 2026, and was an official selection at Venice and Toronto international film festivals in 2025. Cardoni’s voice has also been heard announcing for WWE, SyFy Network, Apple TV, and Disney+.
In the video game space, Cardoni has voiced roles across various critically-acclaimed titles, including DC: Dark Legion by Warner Brothers Games, CookieRun: The Darkest Night by Devsisters, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 & 4 by Iron Galaxy, and he reprised his Rick and Morty role of Rick Sanchez in the chart-topping game MultiVersus from Warner Brothers Games which has received multiple Game Awards nominations. Most recently, Cardoni can be heard as the villain Magrus in third-person action game Romeo is a Dead Man by Grasshopper Manufacture and legendary developer Suda51, which released in February 2026.
Outside of his acting career, Cardoni is a proud and active Emerson College alumni who spends his time on philanthropic ventures and educational endeavours. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.
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