Get ready, X-Men fans! The highly anticipated animated series, X-Men ’97, is set to premiere on Disney+ this March 20th, and the excitement is palpable. Marvel Studios wasted no time dropping the official trailer and teaser poster, sending fans into a frenzy of anticipation.
Led by showrunner Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 boasts an impressive voice cast, including Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, and Cal Dodd reprising his role as Wolverine, among others. During Marvel’s “Designing the X-Men” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, DeMayo and Supervising Producer Jake Castorena offered tantalizing updates and even screened footage from the series. While the footage won’t be released just yet, lucky attendees got a sneak peek at scenes featuring the team in action, Jean Grey’s struggles with Cerebro, and Cyclops coming to the rescue of his teammates.
Set shortly after the events of the beloved series finale “Graduation Day,” X-Men ’97 promises to delve into the aftermath of Xavier’s shooting by Henry Peter Gyrich and the growing support for mutantkind worldwide. With new additions to the team, including Morph and Bishop, and surprising developments like Rogue and Gambit considering a real-life relationship, the series is poised to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Despite concerns about living up to the original series, DeMayo remains confident in the talent behind the scenes and their dedication to honouring the source material. Emphasizing the importance of having passionate fans involved in the project, DeMayo ensures that X-Men ’97 will stay true to its roots while delivering fresh and exciting storytelling.
With returning voice actors and new additions like Lawrence Bayne, the excitement for X-Men ’97 continues to build. So mark your calendars for March 20th and get ready to embark on a thrilling new adventure with your favourite mutants!
