26 celebrities you can spot in Vancouver in February

Jan 30 2018, 3:59 am

Hello February! The start of a new month will bring some new celebrity faces to swoon over. Here are 26 celebrities you can spot in and around Vancouver during February.

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Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth at the premiere for "Thor: Ragnarok" at the El Capitan Theatre

Chris Hemsworth at the premiere for “Thor: Ragnarok” at the El Capitan Theatre on October 10, 2017 (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Be on the lookout for those baby blues: Chris Hemsworth will be in Vancouver through to April for his role in the feature film Bad Times at the El Royale.

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges arrives for the "Only The Brave" Los Angeles Premiere on October 8, 2017 in Westwood, CA

Jeff Bridges arrives for the “Only The Brave” Los Angeles Premiere on October 8, 2017 in Westwood, CA (DFree/Shutterstock)

Also joining Hemsworth on the set of Bad Times at the El Royale is actor and producer Jeff Bridges. Bridges comes from a family of actors and has been acting since he was two years old. You may remember him most recently in Hell or High Water, Tron: Legacy, True Grit or Iron Man.

Russel Crowe

Actor Russell Crowe attends the world premiere of “Man of Steel” at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on June 10, 2013 in New York City (Debby Wong/Shutterstock)

A new addition to the set of Bad Times at the El Royale is actor, producer and musician Russell Crowe. You probably remember him from films like Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind and Man of Steel.

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage at the ‘Joe’ Photocall during the 70th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2013 in Venice, Italy (Matteo Chinellato/Shutterstock)

Nicolas Cage will be in Vancouver through to May for his latest role in the movie A Score to Settle. Cage has starred in many feature films including Leaving Las Vegas, Con Air, The Family Man and Gone in Sixty Seconds to name a few.

Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford arrives for the HFPA's Grants Banquet on August 2, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA

Katherine Langford arrives for the HFPA’s Grants Banquet on August 2, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA (DFree/Shutterstock)

Known for playing Hannah Baker on Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, Australian actress Katherine Langford will be in Vancouver this January for her role in Spontaneous.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson arrives at the Art Of Elysium ‘Heaven’ Gala 2011 at The California Science Center Exposition Park on January 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

You may remember her best for her portrayal of Summer Roberts on The OC, or maybe Dr. Zoe Hart from Heart of Dixie. Rachel Bilson will be in town this February for her newest role in the series Take Two.

Eddie Cibrian

Actor Eddie Cibrian arrives at the grand opening of the LA Fitness Signature Club on June 2, 2012 in Woodland Hills (Photo Works/Shutterstock)

Starring alongside Bilson in Take Two is Eddie Cibrian. Cibrian has starred in hit TV series like CSI: Miami, Third Watch, and the 1990s series Sunset Beach.

Sasha Pieterse

Sasha Pieterse arrives for the Entertainment Weekly Pre Emmy Party on September 15, 2017 in West Hollywood (DFree/Shutterstock)

Pretty Little Liars star Sasha Pieterse will likely be in Vancouver this February for a spin off of the PLL series, The Perfectionists. Pieterse is best known for her role as main character Alison from the series, and recently appeared in a Netflix Original Film Coin Heist.

Janel Parrish

Janel Parrish at The Paley Center for Media Presents “Pretty Little Liars,” Paley Center for Media, Beverly Hills, CA (s_bukley/Shutterstock)

Joining Pieterse on the set of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists is Janel Parrish who played main character Mona in PLL. Parrish has also made small appearances in shows like The OC, Heroes and Rosewood.

Kelly Overton

Kelly Overton at the People's One to Watch Party at the E.P. & L.P on October 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA

Kelly Overton at the People’s One to Watch Party at the E.P. & L.P on October 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Kelly Overton may be spotted in town throughout February filming for Van Helsingin which she stars as the main character Vanessa Helsing. Season three began filming in February and is expected to be wrapped up by June.

Allison Williams

Allison Williams arrives to the “Get Out” Special Screening on February 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA (Ga Fullner/Shutterstock)

We watched her trying to figure out life as Marnie Micheals in HBO’s Girls, and who could forget her performance in last year’s horror film Get Out. Allison Williams will be in Vancouver from February through to March to star in a new horror film The Perfection.

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore arrives to the Comic Con 2016 – “Bates Motel” PhotoCall on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, CA (DFree/Shutterstock)

Best known for his creepy portrayal of Norman Bates in the TV series Bates Motel, Freddie Highmore will be in Vancouver through to March for his new starring role in The Good Doctor, which will likely be renewed for a second season.

Highmore has been acting since he was a child and has starred in films like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris at the 2011 Peoples' Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. January 5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA

Neil Patrick Harris at the 2011 Peoples’ Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. January 5, 2011 Los Angeles, CA (Jaguar PS/Shutterstock)

Neil Patrick Harris will be in and out of Vancouver filming for A Series of Unfortunate Events season 2 and 3 until April.

Harris is best known for ‘suiting up’ as his character Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother in which he won a People’s Choice Award for Favourite TV Comedy Actor.

Aidan Gillen

April 10, 2016: Actor Aidan Gillen at the season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones at the TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Aidan Gillen will be in Vancouver this January for his role in the new TV series Blue Book. You may remember his best as  Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish in the HBO series Game of Thrones. 

KJ Apa

 KJ Apa at the "Riverdale" Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA

KJ Apa at the “Riverdale” Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Oh Archie *sigh* who can resist this red headed cutie?!

KJ Apa will be in Vancouver filming the second season of Riverdale. Apa is an up and coming actor from New Zealand who snagged the lead role in Riverdale this past year and has also starred in the feature film A Dog’s Purpose.

Lili Reinhart

Lili Reinhart attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017

Lili Reinhart attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017 (Eugene Powers/Shutterstock)

Lili Reinhart will also join Apa on location in Vancouver for Riverdale. Reinhart has the lead role of Betty in the series, and has also made appearances in Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit, along with The Good Neighbor, Miss Stevens, and Forever’s End. Most recently she was cast in the upcoming film Galveston.

Camila Mendes

Camila Mendes attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017.

Camila Mendes attends Riverdale press room at Wondercon in Anaheim Convention Center on March 31 2017 (Eugene Powers/Shutterstock)

Of course there would be no Betty without Veronica!

Camila Mendes will also be in Vancouver filming the second season of Riverdale. Rumour has it that Mendes had her first acting job on an IKEA commercial before going on to star in Riverdale as main character Veronica.

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse at the "Riverdale" Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA

Cole Sprouse at the “Riverdale” Screening and Conversation at the Paley Center for Media on April 27, 2017 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Rounding out this foursome is Cole Sprouse, known as character Jughead Jones and narrator of the Riverdale series.

Sprouse rose to fame at an early age starring alongside his twin brother in Disney channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. He also starred in Big Daddy and even a few Friends episodes – remember Ross’ adorable son?!

Sarah Wayne Callies

Sarah Wayne Callies at the Fox Winter TCA 2017 All-Star Party at the Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena

Sarah Wayne Callies at the Fox Winter TCA 2017 All-Star Party at the Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Sarah Wayne Callies will be in town this February filming the third season of Colony in which she plays Katie Bowman. Callies has made a name for herself starring in series like Prison Break and The Walking Dead.

Josh Holloway

Josh Holloway at the People’s Choice Awards 2016 on January 6, 2016 (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Joining Callies on the set of Colony is Josh Holloway for his role as Will Bowman. Holloway is best known for his roles in the series Lost and Intelligence.

Grant Gustin

Grant Gustin at the PaleyFEST LA 2015 - "Arrow" and "The Flash" at the Dolby Theater on March 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA

Grant Gustin at the PaleyFEST LA 2015 – “Arrow” and “The Flash” at the Dolby Theater on March 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Back in action for the fourth season of The Flash, Grant Gustin will be on location in Vancouver through to April 2018. Gustin has also had roles in shows like 90210, Glee along with making appearances in Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl and Arrow.

Dominic Purcell

 Actor Dominic Purcell attends the 2015 CW Network Upfront Presentation at the London Hotel on May 14, 2015 in New York City.

Actor Dominic Purcell attends the 2015 CW Network Upfront Presentation at the London Hotel on May 14, 2015 in New York City (Debby Wong/Shutterstock)

Dominic Purcell will likely be in Vancouver through to February filming for his role in TV series Legends of Tomorrow and The Flash. You may remember him best as Lincoln Burrows from Prison Break which recently aired its fifth season.

Jared Padalecki

Jared Padalecki arrives at the "Supernatural" PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA

Jared Padalecki arrives at the “Supernatural” PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Back to film its 13th season, Jared Padalecki will be in town for his role of Sam in Supernatural. Padalecki has also starred in Gilmore Girls, House of Wax and alongside the Olsen twins in New York Minute.

Jensen Ackles

 Jensen Ackles arrives at the "Supernatural" PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA

Jensen Ackles arrives at the “Supernatural” PaleyFest 2011 at Saban Theatre on March 13, 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA (Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock)

Joining Padalecki on set is Jensen Ackles, who plays Dean in Supernatural. Ackles made his big break starring in the soap opera Days of Our Lives, along with Smallville and My Bloody Valentine 3D.

Melissa Benoist

Actress Melissa Benoist at the LA Film Festival opening night world premiere of Lowriders at the Cinerama Dome, Hollywood. (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Actress Melissa Benoist at the LA Film Festival opening night world premiere of Lowriders at the Cinerama Dome, Hollywood. (Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock)

Step aside Superman, Supergirl is back to save the day!

Melissa Benoist will be in Vancouver to film season three of the hit show Supergirl. Benoist has made appearances in Glee, Homeland, The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Stephen Amell

Stephen Amell at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles - The CW at Dolby Theater on March 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA

Stephen Amell at the 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles – The CW at Dolby Theater on March 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA (Joe Seer/Shutterstock)

Stephen Amell will be in town this February to film the sixth season of Arrow. Born in Toronto, the Canadian actor has also made appearances in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and The Flash, along with Queer as Folk and New Girl to name a few.

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