Passing the Torch: Voice Veteran Lenore Zann Welcomes Inde Navarrette to the MCU's X-Men
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Lenore Zann welcomed incoming live-action Rogue actress Inde Navarrette with a heartfelt video message following the official MCU X-Men cast reveal at D23.
Marvel officially revealed its live-action X-Men cast during D23, sparking massive community discussion across social media and creator spaces. Among the biggest announcements was the confirmation that Obsession breakout star Inde Navarrette will take on the role of Rogue. This marks the first time the iconic mutant will appear in a live-action Marvel film in over a decade, setting the stage for a major cinematic soft reboot when the movie arrives in May 2028.
Following the announcement, longtime fans received a wholesome surprise when Lenore Zann published a video message welcoming Navarrette to the franchise. Zann has voiced Rogue across animated projects since the nineties, including the recent Disney+ hit X-Men '97 and multiplayer titles like Marvel Rivals. Channeling her signature southern accent, Zann offered words of encouragement and proposed grabbing coffee in Los Angeles once she returns from Dublin.
Navarrette quickly responded with gratitude, sharing excitement over the gesture from the veteran voice actor. Public handoffs like this play a huge role in helping communities embrace major casting shifts, especially for characters with deep generational ties. With a stacked ensemble that also features Adam Driver and Sadie Sink, the upcoming MCU reboot is positioning itself as a cornerstone for the post-Secret Wars era of Marvel entertainment.
Tags: Marvel, MCU, X-Men, Gaming Culture, Entertainment
Original article: IGN South Africa