X-Men ’97the highly anticipated sequel to the iconic 90s animated series, X-Men: The Animated Seriesis setting itself apart from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, carving its own unique path in the Marvel Universe.
Beau De Mayo, the head writer of X-Men ’97, interacted with fans on Instagram, sharing some information about what to expect from the upcoming Disney+ series. That’s where DeMayo confirmed that X-Men ’97 will not be part of the MCU. “We’re our own thing,” he said, making it very clear that the series is not part of the MCU’s interconnected stories.
The trailer of X-Men ’97, previews a series full of nostalgia but will also offer some fresh new stories. DeMayo’s conversation with Entertainment Weekly revealed that each design choice in the series serves as a breadcrumb, leading fans to the plots that will develop.
He said: “Every design choice is actually a clue to the storylines we’re making. Nothing is arbitrary.” The writer would also recognize some of the individual references. “It’s a nice nod to Pryde from the X-Men,” he added, referring to the 1989 pilot for a different X-Men series. “But it serves to take the X-Men back to a time where they’re asking: What part of this do I want to keep? Was it really simpler back then, or were we just more naive?”
Marvel Studios offered a new description of the animated series: “X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic ’90s era when the X-Men, a band of mutants who use their disturbing powers to protect a world that hates them and fears them, they are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm , Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.”
The series brings back the original voice cast included Ray Chase like Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith like Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann in the role of Thief, Giorgio Buzza like Beast, AJ LoCascio in the role of Gambetto, Holly Chou like Jubilee, Isaac Robinson Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson like Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
Beau De Mayo is the head writer and executive producer of X-Men ’97. Jake Castorena is the supervising director and Charley Feldmann is the supervising producer. X-Men ’97 will debut on Disney+ in 2024. Hopefully we’ll get a trailer soon! Check out the promotional art below:
The show will begin streaming on Disney+ on March 20.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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