Beyond the Mouse was given the opportunity to speak to Jake Castorena, Supervising Producer and Head Director of X-Men 97. The series picks up shortly after the events of the final original X-men Animated Series. Craig speaks to Jake about the origins of X-men 97, staying true to the original series and much more!
X-men 97 lands on Disney+ this week
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