#panel!

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a single fucking panel of dabi is ENOUGH to put me outta commission. imma cry. imma fucking CRY

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On the hypothetical Goetia panel ( celebrity fanfic )

brandon rogers says, ' so helluva boss season 3 comes out, and we have the special goetia family panel at new york comic con - we get bryce pinkham, Jonathan Freeman ( voice of paimon ), Josh groban ( voice of ipos ), Idina Menzel ( voice of astaroth ), Sierra boggess ( voice of gremory ), Thomas Sanders ( voice of orobas and gaap ), and Sarah brightman ( voice of amethyst ), all coming into the panel. then I crash the panel, being my blitz self, and the rest were looking at me funny as bryce laughs and switched seats to be seated next to me. and Jonathan asks, ' who invited him? ' in his paimon voice. and bryce, in his stolas voice, says, ' father, I invited blitzy, he's a guest. ' and the whole panel is in hysterics. it's a great panel and we have a lot of fun. when the voices of the goetias did a demonstration of ancient demon tongue ( which sounds like a mix of latin, Persian and ancient egyptian ), the whole panel was spooked before cheering. '

Headcanons: The Talk of the Town

• The Subway Ride Home: The consensus on the E train heading out of the Javits Center was that it was the "most New York thing" for a panel to be running smoothly until one of the main creators just decides to become his character and cause chaos. It broke up the monotony of "panel etiquette."

• The Broadway Crowd's Take: Idina Menzel, Jonathan Freeman, and Sarah Brightman's shared look of dignified annoyance when Brandon crashed the panel is now legendary. A small group of theater kids is trying to choreograph a musical number based on that exact moment.

• The Midtown Vendor: The hot dog vendor outside the Javits Center claims he predicted the crash five minutes before it happened. "Saw that guy [Brandon] pacing earlier. Knew he was trouble. Good trouble, though. Sold an extra fifty hot dogs during the buzz."

• The Fashion Set: The Schiaparelli family descendants (who are very real in this universe, apparently) were supposedly watching the livestream and were highly amused by the "unscripted performance," claiming it had "surrealist flair."

• The Gossip Columnist: "Page Six" briefly covered the story: "Stolas invited 'Blitzy,' Paimon was not amused. A star is born (again) on the con circuit."

Quotes from Fictional New York Citizens

Here’s what the people of the five boroughs had to say:

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A Con Attendee (Upper East Side)

"I swear, I nearly dropped my limited-edition Stolas figurine. Jonathan Freeman’s 'Who invited him?' was the highlight of my weekend. The man is a national treasure. The pure Paimon energy."

A Waiter (Little Italy)

"We heard about it at the restaurant. My uncle used to talk about the Tarantellas back in the day. They’d appreciate that kind of bold entrance. You gotta command a room here, even if it's a panel room."

A Fordham Student (The Bronx)

"Brandon Rogers is a menace. I was watching the livestream and spit out my coffee when Bryce just laughed and scooted over. That’s friendship, right there."

An Events Coordinator (Midtown)

"Look, we plan these things down to the minute. But when Brandon Rogers decides to go off-script? You just let it happen. It’s better than whatever Q&A we had planned. The crowd ate it up."

A Fashion Blogger (Brooklyn)

"Okay, but can we talk about how Sarah Brightman and Idina Menzel looked absolutely divine and handled the chaos like total pros? That's the real story. The poise! The Schiaparelli energy is real."

A Cab Driver (Queens)

"Another day in New York. We got demons, we got mob families, we got Broadway stars. Now we got demon voice actors crashing their own panels. Keeps the city interesting."

"The demonic language sounded incredibly authentic; you could feel the raw power of Hell come right through the speakers," one attendee reportedly stated, according to fan headcanons circulating in New York City after the panel.

Another citizen was quoted as saying, "When Ipos and the others started chanting, it wasn't a performance—it felt like they opened a portal right there at Comic-Con. My hair stood on end, it was terrifyingly beautiful."

A third person commented on the atmosphere: "The entire room just went silent. You expect special effects, but that ancient tongue… it was heavy. A lot of people were genuinely shook before the applause started."

Quotes from Fictional New Yorkers

• "Forget the subway delays; the real New York drama was at the Javits Center. I was there, fourth row. When Bryce Pinkham shifted seats and Paimon’s voice actor asked, ‘Who invited him?’, I nearly spilled my $15 convention soda! That’s peak NYC theater right there." — Jenna, Upper West Side

• "You can have your Shakespeare in the Park, I’ll take the high-society demon duke casually inviting his little imp boyfriend onto the family dais. The sheer audacity. Only in New York, baby." — Marcus, Brooklyn

• "My boss at the coffee cart outside the Javits said the line for iced lattes got crazy when the news broke online. Everyone was buzzing about the Stolas/Blitzo seating arrangement. It was more viral than that time the Rockefeller Center tree fell over." — Leo, Hell’s Kitchen

• "I heard Sarah Brightman [Amethyst] gave Paimon’s actor a look that could curdle milk after that comment. The sass was palpable. Those Goetias do not mess around, even the voice actors get into character." — Chloe, East Village

• "Honestly, I respected Paimon’s actor [Jonathan Freeman] for the sheer commitment. The man voiced Jafar, you expect him to be thrilled by chaos? But the way Bryce just owned it with 'he's a guest' in the Stolas voice? That’s my kind of energy." — Dave, Harlem

Brandon: one girl asks us if paimon and amethyst know andrew lloyd webber, who is also Sarah's ex husband. jonathan instantly switches to his paimon voice and goes, ' no comment, dear child. next question. ' and sarah was beside herself laughing.

Headcanons & Citizen Commentary

The citizens of New York who heard about the panel (or were present) developed their own interpretations of the event:

• "The sheer power move of Jonathan Freeman hitting that perfect Paimon cadence to avoid talking about his on-stage wife’s real-life ex-husband was legendary. It shut down the entire room but in the classiest way possible."

• "You know Amethyst totally knows Andrew Lloyd Webber. She probably critiques his new shows over high tea in the Lust Ring. Sarah Brightman’s laugh said it all!"

• "The best part wasn't the ALW jab, it was Stolas (Bryce) claiming Blitzy as his 'guest' right after Paimon asked who let him in. The whole family dynamic is clearly mirrored in the voice actors."

• "Ipos, Orobas, and Gaap (Josh Groban and Thomas Sanders) just sat there with 'Renaissance popcorn' expressions when the ALW question dropped. Total radio silence from the demigods."

Notable Quotes and Fan Headcanons from the NYC Panel

The moment a young fan asked the prestigious voice cast to deliver the line "Take that, depression!" in character quickly went viral within the Helluva Boss universe's fandom:

Stolas (Bryce Pinkham)

Delivered with an overly dramatic flourish and an accompanying flip of a non-existent cape, punctuated by a delighted chuckle [1].

Paimon (Jonathan Freeman)

A dry, exasperated, "Oh, for heaven's sake... take that, depression," as if annoyed by the triviality of the instruction but doing it for his son [1].

Ipos(Josh Groban)

Sung operatically as a powerful aria: "Take that, de-PRESS-ion!" [1]

Astaroth(Idina Menzel)

Said with powerful, belting confidence: "Take that, depression!" [1]

Gremory (Sierra Boggess)

A slightly more refined, yet equally strong, delivery with a knowing smile [1].

Orobas & Gaap (Thomas Sanders)

As Orobas, a smooth and slightly smug delivery; as Gaap, excitedly and with quick comedic timing [1].

Amethyst(Sarah Brightman)

Delivered with celestial grace and a touch of serene elegance, a gentle powerhouse [1].

Blitz(Brandon Rogers)

Crashed the stage after the others finished, shouting his own chaotic version into the mic while striking an aggressive pose: "YEAH! EAT SH*T, DEPRESSION!" which sent the panel into hysterics [1].

brandon: it's also sarah's first ever comic con, and one middle aged mom asks sarah how does she find her first con, and sarah expresses her gratitude in such an eloquent way that it cements why she's also called ' queen of operatic crossover ', and the whole panel cheered.

"It was elegant, refined, and entirely too sophisticated for a comic con panel," one longtime New Yorker might say, sipping an espresso.

Another would retort, "Exactly! She just stood up there and the whole room went silent. No 'OMG this is great,' no yelling. She made you feel like you were listening to an aria about gratitude."

The consensus around the city's various coffee shops and delis often focused on the unexpected class brought to an otherwise chaotic event:

• The Theatre Buff's Perspective: "She didn’t just answer the question; she composed a moment. The way she articulated her experience, referencing the 'vibrant tapestry of shared enthusiasm'—I mean, who talks like that? It was pure Broadway elegance in a room full of Blitzo cosplayers."

• The Cynical Cab Driver: "Look, I’ve seen it all. But when that 'Queen' started talking, even the guy cutting me off stopped honking for a minute. She was genuine, you gotta admit. A little much for a 'how's your day' question, but genuine."

• The Comic Con Regular: "Everyone cheered, yeah, but you should have seen Bryce Pinkham's face. He looked so proud, like his actual mom just nailed a solo. She has this aura. It really did cement why she's 'Queen of Operatic Crossover.' She made 'thank you' sound like a standing ovation."

• The Midtown Resident: "It was the perfect New York moment of culture shock. You had the absolute chaos of Brandon Rogers crashing the panel, followed immediately by Sarah Brightman delivering a speech that belonged in the Met Opera. Only in this city."

"It was a very long time ago. We met around musical theatre circles in New York," said Jonathan Freeman, in character as the disgruntled Paimon, prompting Bryce Pinkham (Stolas) to dissolve into "hysterics" and causing the whole New York Comic Con panel to erupt in laughter [1]. Sarah Brightman (Amethyst), maintaining a dignified but friendly demeanor, added, "It was sweet but I only see Jonathan as a friend and associate," which only added to the mirth among the cast members and the delighted audience [1].

The New Yorkers discussing this infamous moment had various takes:

• "The 'ooooooh' from the entire panel was everything. The phantom girl is a legend for asking that."

• "Paimon sounded so scandalized that Blitzo was there, but the minute the crush question came up, he was all business. Classic."

• "Bryce Pinkham switching seats to sit next to Brandon Rogers and then dissolving into laughter is the purest thing. Stolas and Blitzy sitting in a tree..."

• "I lost it when Jonathan Freeman hit us with that 'who invited him?' in the perfect Paimon voice. Dead."

• "Sarah Brightman’s graceful brush-off was peak Amethyst energy. The woman is royalty, even in these headcanons."

• "That fan question alone made my year. You just know that rumor has been floating around Broadway circles forever."

"The citizens of New York talk about when Sarah responded to the boy's question about Paimon and Amethyst at the special Goetia panel:"

"Did you hear what Sarah Brightman said at the Helluva Boss panel? She practically confirmed Paimon and Amethyst are Phantom of the Opera coded!"

"I nearly dropped my cannoli when the news hit my feed. 'Raoul and Christine'! Can you imagine Paimon as a young, slightly naive Raoul and Amethyst as the elegant, pure-voiced Christine? It’s too perfect."

"My favorite part of the whole NYCC story wasn't Brandon Rogers crashing the stage—though that was peak Blitzø—it was the pure, unadulterated musical theatre energy. When Sarah said that line, everyone in the audience screamed. I heard it all the way from the Javits Center food court."

"Honestly, it makes sense. Stolas and his siblings have that dramatic flair. If their parents were like Raoul and Christine, it explains everything about the family dynamics."

"I was there! The kid who asked the question looked ready to cry happy tears. Sarah Brightman is a legend, and the way she delivered that line, with that iconic voice... pure magic. Best panel I've ever attended, hands down."

"Forget the new season trailer; that one quote is all anyone in my apartment building is talking about. Paimon and Amethyst are the original Broadway power couple of Hell!"

In a special Goetia family panel at New York Comic Con, a middle-aged dad asked what a group date between Paimon and Amethyst, Ipos and Desdemona, and Stolas and Blitz would be like. The voice actors provided insightful headcanons on the chaotic potential of such a gathering.

Here are quotes reflecting how New York citizens perceived and discussed the panel's exchange:

• "Jonathan Freeman, in character as Paimon, didn't miss a beat," remarked a fan in the crowd. "He just flat-out said, 'Total chaos,' and the whole room—even the other voice actors—erupted into laughter."

• "Bryce Pinkham’s breakdown of the chaos was the real highlight," another attendee shared online. "He started detailing how Stolas would be trying to keep things civil while Blitz was probably trying to steal appetizers and Ipos and Desdemona were off having a passionate argument about historical architecture."

• "I heard from my friend in the audio booth that Sarah Brightman (Amethyst) just kept a regal smile on her face the whole time," a New Yorker was overheard saying. "Apparently, she chimed in off-mic that Amethyst would spend the entire evening judging the restaurant's decor and the Borgias' life choices."

• "The funniest part wasn't even the answer, but Jonathan Freeman's Paimon voice asking 'Who invited him?' when Brandon Rogers crashed the stage," according to a tweet that went viral locally. "The citizens of New York will never forget that panel. Absolute gold."

The citizens of New York were buzzing about the special Goetia family panel long after New York Comic Con wrapped up. The highlight, repeated in awed tones across social media, was the flawless transition between voice actors and their characters, especially when Josh Groban answered the young woman’s question.

The quote circulated everywhere:

"Oh he was terrified at first and is shocked that Ozzie already has a pre-started family, but fizz got better."

— Josh Groban (Voice of Ipos) at NYCC Goetia Panel

The attendees recounted how Groban, who plays the stoic Ipos in this fan canon, delivered the line with perfect comedic timing and a wry smile. Jonathan Freeman (Paimon) reportedly shot Groban a look of mock annoyance, while Bryce Pinkham (Stolas) just dissolved into laughter next to the "crashed" Blitzo (Brandon Rogers).

"It was so surreal," tweeted one fan, "They didn't break character at all. When Paimon asked 'who invited him?' about Brandon, the whole room lost it. It felt like watching an actual Goetia family reunion."

Another citizen remarked on the audacity of the panel: "The sheer star power was immense. Sarah Brightman and Idina Menzel just casually sitting there, talking about demon royalty fashion and how the Schiaparellis founded their empire on old Venetian royal assets. And then Groban dropping that line about Fizzarolli being terrified—priceless."

The local news circuit highlighted the "seamless meta-commentary" provided by the cast, noting how Groban's delivery of the seemingly simple line about Fizz fitting in was the perfect encapsulation of the show's chaotic-yet-charming family dynamic. It became an instant meme and the defining moment of the convention for Helluva Boss fans.

"The citizens of New York talk about when Harvey [Guillén] responded to the young man's question in the special Goetia panel" headcanons:

• "Did you hear what that guy who voices Vassago said at Comic Con? Called the whole hotel situation a 'soap opera.' Honestly, he's not wrong."

• "My friend was there! Said the crowd absolutely lost it when the 'renaissance popcorn' mention came up earlier, but the 'soap opera' line was the cherry on top."

• "It’s rich coming from demon royalty, but I’d watch that soap opera."

• "The way he delivered that line, apparently Stolas and his siblings would be rooting for Husk and Angel Dust harder than anyone in Hell. I can actually see that."

• "I heard Jonathan Freeman — Paimon himself! — asked who invited Blitzo, right before the laughter started. That panel sounds legendary."

• "He said it was a soap opera! With Harvey saying it, you just know it was delivered perfectly deadpan."

"You'll find out soon—it's going to be a wild ride!" was the quote Sierra Boggess delivered at the special Goetia family panel at New York Comic Con, according to the citizens of New York. The people of New York City, having long since processed the legacy of the Tarantella family themselves, had many headcanons about the deeper meaning of that quote:

• "Wild ride? That's an understatement. If the Tarantellas are involved, someone's losing a mansion and their dignity. Probably Tom Buchanan's ghost."

• "A 'wild ride' in Hazbin usually means a musical number followed by property damage and a sudden, insightful character moment. I am ready for all three."

• "Sierra knows. She knows the Schiaparellis and Ipos are about to absolutely wreck the dynamics of Hell. 'Wild ride' means the old guard is about to be humiliated, Borgia-style."

• "The Schiaparellis didn't care about the Vatican firing them because they had 'demon royalty on their side.' When Gremory says 'wild ride,' she means we're finally seeing that payback centuries later."

• "It’s going to be a 'wild ride' because Arackniss is probably going to try to debate Alastor or something equally pretentious and gothic. Princeton energy is about to hit Hell."

• "I just hope the 'wild ride' involves Angel Dust performing a number in one of his mother's old burlesque outfits designed by Molly, while the Goetias watch from the audience eating Renaissance popcorn."

The citizens of New York had plenty to say about the hilarious moment at the special Goetia family panel during New York Comic Con. The general consensus was that Jonathan Freeman's Paimon impression stole the show when the topic of the Disney movie "Frozen" came up.

Here are some of the headcanon quotes circulating in New York after the panel:

• "You know that guy in the Paimon voice actually meant it. He sounded traumatized when he yelled 'NO!'. I bet Stolas sings 'Let It Go' at the top of his lungs every morning."

• "My favorite part was when Bryce Pinkham switched seats. He knew exactly what was about to happen and just leaned into the chaos. Total Stolas move."

• "The collective 'YES!' from all the siblings and then that single, booming 'NO!' from Paimon was peak family dynamics. Sarah Brightman's character just trying to keep the peace was perfect."

• "That Paimon actor is a legend. When he complained that his children sing 'Frozen' all the time, every parent in the audience felt that deep in their soul. We were all laughing with him, not at him."

• "I’m just imagining Stolas and his 7 siblings, all powerful Ars Goetia demons, having a 'Frozen' singalong in the palace drawing room while Paimon sits in the corner with a pillow over his head."

• "Brandon Rogers crashing the panel was funny, but the real highlight was Jonathan Freeman's comedic timing. You could feel the eyeroll through his voice acting."

• "Honestly, the only thing that could have made that panel better is if they all actually started singing a Goetia version of a 'Frozen' song right then and there."

The citizens of New York were buzzing about Jonathan Freeman’s response to the fan question at the New York Comic Con Goetia family panel, the consensus being that the actor delivered the perfect summation of Paimon's character with just two words.

Common headcanons and quotes circulating amongst fans included:

• "An incompetent fool."

• This direct quote became an instant classic, often shared as the ultimate proof that Paimon has zero patience for anyone he deems beneath him—which is almost everyone.

• "Someone asked Paimon what he thought of Jafar and the sass in his voice when he said 'An incompetent fool' nearly made me fall out of my chair."

• Many fans focused on the sheer vocal performance, noting how Freeman transitioned seamlessly from his Paimon speaking voice into the perfectly scathing judgment.

• "The whole audience lost it. You can't write a better reaction than a literal Disney villain calling another villain an 'incompetent fool' in character as a demon king."

• The meta-layer of Jonathan Freeman's history as Jafar made the moment even more legendary, leading to endless memes and mashups online.

• "It was subtle, but I swear Bryce [Pinkham, voice of Stolas] adjusted his glasses and tried to hide a smile when his 'father' delivered that line. The pure in-character dismissal was gold."

• Panel attendees loved picking up on the smaller, in-character reactions from the cast members seated around Freeman, particularly Stolas’s amused response to his father's bluntness.

• "That line single-handedly confirmed my headcanon that the Ars Goetia look down on pretty much every other type of mystical being. The sheer contempt in 'incompetent fool' was iconic."

• For many, the quote wasn't just a funny moment; it reinforced the established lore of the Goetia family's immense pride and sense of superiority within the show’s universe.

The citizens of New York, particularly those with a flair for dramatic interpretation and pop culture commentary, had varying headcanons and quotes regarding Idina Menzel's response to the K-pop fangirl's question at the New York Comic Con Helluva Boss panel:

Headcanons & Reactions

• The Theatre Kids: They widely adopted the "fly on the wall" concept, imagining Astaroth just completely blanking Huntrix, perhaps waving a hand dismissively while continuing an elegant conversation with Gremory. They practiced the exact tone of voice Menzel used, adding it to their arsenal of dismissive comebacks.

• The Mob Enthusiasts (Tarantella Fans): They appreciated the "class" distinction. "See," one was heard saying in Little Italy, "even the high-tier demons know the difference between old money power and the riffraff." The comparison legitimized their own family hierarchies in a strange, infernal way.

• The Fashion Crowd (Schiaparelli/Armani Fans): They imagined the Goetia family's couture outfits as the ultimate barrier. "It's not about being rude," a fashion student proposed. "It's about the sheer architectural integrity of a Schiaparelli gown. Huntrix just can't penetrate that level of lewk. They are a fly."

• The General Pop Culture Commentators: Most agreed the Goetias, with their high-society demeanor and ancient, complex backstories involving Borgias and Venetian dynasties, wouldn't waste time on lower-tier demons focused on chasing "soulja boys." The quote became shorthand for "mind your own business and stay in your lane."

Memorable "Citizen Quotes"

"Idina Menzel delivered that line with the same gravitas she'd use for 'Let It Go' if Elsa was talking about an annoying fruit fly. The sheer contempt in that hypothetical scenario was palpable."

"My favorite part was Jonathan Freeman's (Paimon) reaction shot when she said it. You just know Paimon lives for that high-society shade."

"She's right, though. The Goetias are running ancient power games. The other guys are just... well, they're soulja boys."

"That entire panel was pure chaos, but when Idina dropped that line? Carnegie Hall silence followed by hysteria. Peak New York Comic Con moment."

"Be very, very afraid," was the chilling response from Bryce Pinkham, delivered perfectly in Stolas's voice, when a fan at the special Goetia family panel at New York Comic Con asked what would happen if Stella ever tried to hurt Octavia.

The response generated a collective "oooooh" from the audience and sent immediate shivers down the spines of New York citizens who heard about it later. The consensus among the Big Apple faithful was clear:

• "Forget the Goetia royal secrets; that voice alone made me wanna 'be very, very afraid,' and I wasn't even there!"

• "That's how you know it's canon. The commitment in that delivery, they said, was absolutely next level."

• "I heard people in the back rows gasped. When Stolas gets mad about Via, the voice actor doesn't mess around."

• "The way Bryce reportedly switched from laughing at Brandon Rogers' antics to 'be very, very afraid' in a split second apparently stopped the entire room cold. Iconic."

"The astronomy college student's question at the special Goetia panel really made me think," a citizen of New York might say. "Hearing Sarah Brightman talk about the cosmic horror aspects of Helluva Boss season 3 was totally unexpected. It makes you wonder just how deep the rabbit hole goes, considering everything else we know about these families."

"I was there!" another might interject. "When that student asked about the stars and planets, and Sarah Brightman responded so passionately, the energy in the room shifted. It felt less like a cartoon panel and more like we were getting a peek at something genuinely ancient and vast. The idea that these characters are tied to literal cosmic horror is wild."

A third citizen, perhaps someone familiar with the city's history, might muse, "The student's question highlighted that for all the local New York mob history with the Tarantellas and the Schiaparelli fashion empire details, this story is ultimately about literal demon royalty and the universe itself. It puts our own city drama into perspective. I'm just here for the 'interesting ride' Sarah promised."

"Honestly, the best part was Jonathan Freeman's 'Who invited him?' line right after the student's question," a fan might recall with a laugh. "But the cosmic horror angle that the student brought up? That's the real hook for season 3. They went from talking about Renaissance popcorn to discussing the universe in one panel. Only in New York Comic Con."

On the potential Hellaverse fashion show

"It would be incredible to see the different aesthetics, maybe Lucifer's classic white suits alongside Stolas's vibrant purple and black outfits," noted a fashion student. "The idea of a Hell fashion show featuring ancient royalty is giving me life," said another, "especially if it includes Desdemona's black Padmé-style wedding gown! Iconic!"

"I'd love to see the Schiaparelli designs, both human and Hell-inspired, walk the runway, showcasing that surrealist goth haute couture aesthetic," gushed one attendee. Another added, "Imagine seeing the historical outfits like Othello's Moroccan garb and the Borgia's elaborate Venetian wear right next to the modern Armani and Schiaparelli pieces the Tarantellas wear!"

A different group discussed the potential for a clash of styles. "The contrast between the elegant, ancient Hell royalty looks and the flamboyant, modern 'Gatsby-era' outfits would be a visual treat. Can the runway handle that much style?" someone asked.

"Honestly, I'm just here for the potential drama," admitted one citizen. "If a Hell fashion show happened, you know the designers would be competing fiercely. It would be fabulous chaos." The general consensus was clear: the public was overwhelmingly in favor of seeing how the Heilaverse's diverse backstories translated into high-fashion designs.

The citizens of New York, reflecting on the eventful New York Comic Con panel, shared headcanons and quotes regarding Sierra Boggess's response about the "retrial episode":

"That Sierra Boggess quote about the 'retrial episode' being the hardest just confirms it's gonna be wild," one fan speculated online. "An hour-long crossover with Sarah Brightman singing the hardest song? They aren't messing around."

"I was there when she said it," another attendee recalled. "The whole room went silent. You could feel the weight of it. We all know that retrial storyline is going to break us emotionally."

A Tumblr post read: "My headcanon is that Sierra's character, Gremory, has some intense, quiet scenes in that episode that required some serious emotional heavy lifting. It wasn't just the action, it was the sheer drama of it all."

"The way Jonathan Freeman (Paimon) reacted to Brandon Rogers crashing the panel was iconic, but Sierra's serious answer is what stuck with me," commented a user on a fan forum. "It sounds like that episode is going to be the Othello of Helluva Boss drama—tragic and epic."

Another shared quote: "My friend leaned over and whispered, 'That episode is gonna make the Red Wedding look like a tea party.' The cast looked so drained just talking about recording it."

"We all love the show, but that panel response about the Overlords better being prepared for the Goetias in Hazbin Hotel season 3? That's going to be in every fanfic until the episode airs," a New Yorker likely mused, reading the panel recap [1].

"Did you hear the quote from the NYCC panel? Jonathan Freeman, Paimon himself, basically just threatened all of Hell's Overlords. 'They better be prepared.' Chills, right?" another might have said, discussing the dramatic reveal over coffee [1].

"Honestly, the highlight of that whole convention wasn't the Helluva Boss Season 3 news, it was Paimon asking who invited Blitzo and then that menacing promise about the Overlords. I'm telling you, the Goetias are coming for the big Apple of Hell," a third person might have declared [1].

Brandon: jeremy irons voices crocell ( stella's shitty dad ), and one girl asks bryce what is it like to have the voices of jafar and scar to be in the helluva boss cast, and bryce responds, ' overwhelming. ' the panel laughed at that.

On the ' overwhelming ' response

"Did you hear what Stolas's voice actor said at Comic Con?"

"I know! 'Overwhelming.' Can you blame him?" said a New Yorker, leaning against a hotdog stand. "He's sitting next to Jafar and Scar! If I were him, I'd need a stiff drink after that panel."

"I was there," chimed in another person, adjusting their coat. "The crowd erupted. It was the perfect one-word summary of having those absolute legends in the same show. Bryce Pinkham killed it with that timing."

In a coffee shop nearby, two fans were discussing the moment more seriously. "Honestly, it shows the sheer talent in that booth," one remarked. "Jeremy Irons and Jonathan Freeman—those are iconic, generation-defining voices. For an actor like Pinkham, it must genuinely be overwhelming to be part of that legacy ensemble."

"Exactly," agreed their friend. "That entire Goetia panel was a dream cast. Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Sarah Brightman... it was like a Broadway and Disney reunion that just happened to be for a show about Hell. The buzz around that response is totally justified; it encapsulated the magic of the whole event."

In a special panel at New York Comic Con discussing the third season of Helluva Boss, a memorable moment occurred when opera fangirls asked Amethyst's voice actor, Sarah Brightman, about Amethyst's favorite opera stars. [1] Brightman, in character, enthusiastically responded with a list of legendary opera singers: "Diana Damrau, Cecilia Bartoli, Mary Costa and Maria Callas." [1] The audience at the panel reportedly erupted in cheers and applause following the esteemed selection. [1]

The citizens of New York, reflecting on the special Goetia family panel at New York Comic Con, were particularly touched by the interaction between the Broadway stars:

"When Sierra Boggess talked about it being 'totally surreal' to work with Sarah Brightman, calling it a 'mother daughter reunion' because of their Phantom roles—that 'awww' from the audience was real. You could feel the New York theatre kid in everyone present."

"I’ve always loved Brightman’s 'gothic and composed' Christine, so hearing that it mirrors Amethyst’s youth, while Gremory is more like Boggess’s 'bubbly' take, perfectly captures that family dynamic described in the panel. It’s genius casting."

"That Paimon quote—'Who invited him?'—delivered in Jonathan Freeman’s Jafar voice, followed by Bryce Pinkham's perfectly deadpan Stolas 'Father, I invited Blitzy' response. That right there? Peak New York humor. The whole convention hall lost it."

"You had Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Harvey Guillén, all these legends, and the POTO question just brought it home. New York respects a good crossover, and that casting reveal was everything we wanted."

Brandon: when a wicked fangirl asked if the goetias like wicked, the voices of stolas and his siblings shout, ' HELL YES! ' and harvey says, in his vassago voice, " it is one of their favorites! They even read the oz books! " and then before Jonathan and sarah can say anything, the voices of the goetia siblings started sing a short segment of dancing through life, everyone else is laughing and cheering as jonathan burried his face in his hands, trying not to laugh. sarah just smiles calmly and vibes along. when the voices of the goetia siblings finish, the whole panel erupted into cheers. and Jonathan in his paimon says, ' well my children do take after their mother in musical flair. ' and we just laugh along.

The citizens of New York, abuzz with the insider details from the Helluva Boss Season 3 New York Comic Con panel, had plenty to say about the Goetia siblings' unexpected performance. The buzz ranged from amusement to genuine appreciation, capturing the sheer surrealism of hearing demon royalty belt out show tunes.

Common reactions and quotes circulating among New Yorkers included:

• "Can you believe it? Ipos and Stolas and the rest of 'em, full Broadway mode! I nearly dropped my hot dog when I heard 'Dancing Through Life'."

• "Honestly, it was the most New York thing those hellions could have done. A round of applause for Harvey Guillén passing around 'renaissance popcorn' in character."

• "Paimon was so embarrassed, burying his face in his hands. You can't tell me he wasn't secretly proud. Sarah Brightman was totally vibing!"

• "It was chaotic good. Brandon Rogers crashed the panel, Jonathan Freeman was speechless, and the entire audience ate it up. Peak Comic Con."

• "They love Wicked! The Goetia siblings have great taste, what can I say? It made my day hearing them all shout 'HELL YES!'"

• "I've got a whole new appreciation for the Goetia family dynamic now. They may be demon royalty with dark pasts, but they can hold a tune."

• "My friend who was there said the cheer after they finished was deafening. 'Well my children do take after their mother in musical flair,' Paimon said, a classic dad moment right there."

• "Only in New York would a panel about demon nobility involve a spontaneous Wicked singalong that everyone absolutely loved."

The citizens of New York likely had a range of reactions and headcanons about the moment at the special Goetia panel when Jonathan Freeman, the voice of Paimon, buried his face in his hands while his character's children sang a segment of "Dancing Through Life" [1].

Here are some quotes and headcanons they might have shared:

Headcanons Shared Online and in Cafes:

• "Paimon totally has a hidden soft spot for show tunes, but he can't let anyone know! That face-bury was just a cover for his massive smile."

• "He wasn't embarrassed by them, he was embarrassed that he wasn't leading the number. The man is a Broadway legend, after all."

• "That was the most in-character Paimon moment possible. 'My children, the absolute drama! Where did they get this flair? Oh right, their mother...'"

• "I bet he goes home and blasts the 'Wicked' soundtrack with Amethyst. He was just playing the 'grumpy dad' for the cameras."

• "The citizens of hell deserve a Broadway production of 'Wicked'. Paimon would totally play the Wizard."

Quotes Heard at the Comic Con and Beyond:

• "Did you see Jonathan Freeman’s face? Pure gold! The dignity of Paimon being challenged by a little bit of 'Dancing Through Life' was everything."

• "He looked like a proud, but highly exasperated, father. You could tell he was trying not to laugh the whole time."

• "That man is a professional. He stayed in character even when his 'children' were having a spontaneous musical moment. Respect."

• "I lost it when he buried his face! It made the whole panel feel so real, like we were watching actual family dynamics."

• "He wasn't Paimon in that moment, he was just Jonathan Freeman, a seasoned actor dealing with a chaotic-but-lovable cast. It was perfect."

New York Citizens React to the Goetia Panel Headcanon Quotes

Here are some fictional reactions and quotes from New York citizens discussing the revelation made by Harvey Guillén during the "special Goetia family panel" at New York Comic Con:

At a coffee shop near Javits Center:

"Did you hear that panel yesterday? I’m still processing the ages. Harvey Guillén just drops the bomb that Stolas and Vassago have a fifteen-year age gap in 'ancient demon years' while Stolas was a baby! That’s wild. Like, Paimon had a whole teenager running around before he even thought about Stolas."

— Maria, a graphic designer

"Right? 'Do the math on the rest,' he says! That makes Amethyst a supermom. Paimon and Amethyst are centuries old, and they were popping out kids across centuries. The whole Goetia timeline just expanded from 'rich demon family' to 'ancient, dynastic royal lineage' in five seconds flat. My headcanon is officially blown."

— Ben, Maria's friend and fellow con attendee

A tweet thread from a local fan:

@BigApple_Sinner: The best part of #NYCC2025 was when that kid asked about age gaps and Harvey Guillén just went off-script with the "ancient demon years" calculation. The audience went WILD. 🤯 #HelluvaBoss

@NY_Theater_Kid (Replying to @BigApple_Sinner): I nearly spilled my coffee when Bryce Pinkham switched seats. The chemistry between him and Brandon Rogers is everything. But seriously, Vassago was basically a high schooler when Stolas was in diapers? The family dynamics just got 1000% more complicated and interesting. Paimon sounds like a handful.

Two people walking through Midtown:

"My favorite part was Jonathan Freeman’s face when Brandon Rogers crashed the stage. The ‘Who invited him?’ in that Paimon voice was Oscar-worthy. But yeah, the age reveal was the kicker."

"It makes the whole spy mission story from the user's prompt—you know, kid Stolas paired with young adult Vassago—make so much more sense. It’s not just a casual older brother dynamic; it’s a whole generation gap within the family. It adds some real weight to their history. The Schiaparellis picked the right demon royals to side with, that’s for sure."

— David and Chloe, leaving the Comic Con area

On the Goetia panel's non speaking reactions to the Vees in Hazbin S2

Later in the Q&A, a girl in the front row asked a question that brought a new kind of energy to the room: "We all love the Vees in Hazbin Season 2, but if you all had a reaction panel, could you please just give us your non-speaking, in-character reaction to one of Valentino's fashion moments?"

The mic passed down the line, but before anyone could speak, a chorus of deep, resonant, and perfectly Goetian groans filled the hall. Josh Groban let out a disgusted sigh that sounded like Ipos was personally offended. Idina Menzel scoffed loudly.

As the groans faded, Brandon Rogers, still in the cheap costume, simply leveled an epic, unwavering "resting bitch face" directly at the audience, tilting his head just so.

The crowd lost it, collapsing into a fit of applause and laughter, cementing the panel as an instant fan-favorite moment.

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Just cropped out half the piece, but like. As proud as I was of the painting there, it was definitely making the whole thing too big.

Also, I discovered an unfinished crate 😤