A new head writer has been announced for X-Men ’97 Season 3, succeeding Beau DeMayo on the animated Disney Plus series.
According to Deadline‘s sources, Matthew Chauncey, writer for What If..?, will join as the head writer for the third season. The show is set to be directed by Jake Castonera. Chauncey has contributed as a writer and producer for other notable animated Marvel series since its inception.
Beau DeMayo, the previous head writer, had completed the script for X-Men ’97 Season 2 before the premiere of the first season on Disney Plus. The series has seen significant success, with its finale attracting 3.5 million views within the first five days of its release.
What’s happening with X-Men ’97 Season 2?
X-Men ’97 Season 2 is currently in production, with the script undergoing revisions. The revival maintains the timeline from the original 90s series. The project originates from former showrunner Beau DeMayo and directors Jake Castonera, Chase Conley, and Emi Yonemura. The Newton Brothers, who contributed music to the series, are slated to return in the next season.
The voice cast for X-Men ’97 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, Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler, Theo James as Bastion, and Chris Potter as Nathan Summers/Cable, among others.
Wrapping Up
The announcement of Matthew Chauncey as the new head writer for X-Men ’97 Season 3 marks an exciting development for the series. As production for Season 2 continues, fans can anticipate the preservation of the beloved 90s timeline along with the return of familiar voices.
