Marvel Animation Releases First Trailer for ‘X-Men ‘97’
By Kyra Greene
The debut trailer for Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ’97” has made its appearance, heralding the arrival of an all-new series comprised of 10 episodes, set to commence streaming on Disney+ starting March 20th.
“X-Men ’97” transports viewers back to the beloved era of the 1990s, where the X-Men, a group of mutants wielding extraordinary abilities, stand as guardians against a world fraught with hatred and fear towards them. In this reimagining, they find themselves confronted with unprecedented challenges, compelled to confront a perilous and unforeseen future.
The voice ensemble boasts talents such as 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.
Heading the writing team is Beau DeMayo, while direction for episodes is helmed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley, and Emi Yonemura. Complemented by the musical compositions of The Newton Brothers, the series is under the executive production of Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Beau DeMayo.