Eric & Julia Lewald Interview | X-Men ’97 Season 2, Jubilee, Apocalypse & Cable

Eric and Julia Lewald Interview for Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 Season 2. In this interview, executive producers Eric and Julia Lewald talk about the return of X-Men ’97 on Disney+, the continued legacy of the original animated series, and how Season 2 expands the emotional depth, history and humanity of the X-Men. We discuss Apocalypse’s origin, Cable’s deeper story, Jubilee’s evolution from the young audience surrogate of the original series into a more mature and stylish leader, and how the creative team has been able to explore themes and character moments that were not possible during the original 1990s run. Eric and Julia also reflect on the censorship limits of the original X-Men animated series, the differences in storytelling between then and now, the fan love surrounding the franchise, and the lasting impact of X-Men merchandise, conventions and generations of viewers who grew up with these characters. Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres July 1 on Disney+. About Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 Season 2: Marvel Animation’s Emmy-nominated series X-Men ’97 returns to Disney+ for a second season. Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence. The voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue and George Buza as Beast. #XMen97 #MarvelAnimation #DisneyPlus