X-Men ’97 Cast Live at Washington State Summer Con

X-men ’97 Cast Group Photo Is Live

The official twelve-member X-Men ’97 group photo is now up on the Washington State Summer Con site, and fans are already buzzing. Organizers have pulled together an all-star lineup of voice actors from the hit Marvel animated series, inviting attendees to snag a unique opportunity: a group shot with everyone from Cyclops to Nightcrawler in one frame. You’ll find Ray Chase (Cyclops), Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Lenore Zann (Rogue), George Buza (Beast), A.J. LoCascio (Gambit), Ross Marquand (Professor X), Holly Chou (Jubilee), Matthew Waterson (Magneto), J.P. Karliak (Morph), Gui Agustini (Sunspot), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Lucas Bishop) and Adrian Hough (Nightcrawler) all listed in the official announcement. Group photo-op times for Saturday and Sunday are live on the schedule at wasummercon.com/x-men-97.

Spotlight On Ross Marquand

Among the dozen arriving in Puyallup, Ross Marquand stands out as the voice of Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men ’97. A graduate of the University of Colorado’s theater program, Marquand first turned heads on AMC’s Mad Men playing Paul Newman in a critically praised episode. His breakout came in 2015 when he joined The Walking Dead as Aaron, a role he inhabited across seven seasons until 2022. On the animation side, Marquand has built a formidable résumé: he’s lent his talents to Family Guy, Robot Chicken, American Dad! and Amazon’s Invincible, often showcasing his gift for celebrity impressions.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marquand has both on-screen and voice credits. He portrayed the Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and returned in Avengers: Endgame (2019) via digital performance capture. He also voices Ultron in several episodes of What If…? and other MCU spin-offs. For X-Men ’97, Marquand steps into the shoes of Professor X—taking over from original series actor Cedric Smith—and even voices villains like Doctor Doom and Apocalypse. In a recent Instagram post titled “To Puyallup, my X-Men,” organizers highlighted Marquand’s lifelong passion for the franchise: inspired by the ’90s animated series as a child, he now fulfills a dream by returning to its modern revival.

Panel & Fan Opportunities

All weekend long, the X-Men ’97 cast will be on the main floor signing autographs, taking selfies and meeting fans at their designated tables. The highlight comes on Sunday at 11:30 am, when Cyclops, Rogue, Jubilee, Professor X and the rest share insider stories on a can’t-miss panel. Tickets for photo ops, autograph sessions and general admission are on sale now at www.wasummercon.com. Whether you’re collecting sketches, searching for a selfie with Wolverine’s voice Cal Dodd, or want to ask Ross Marquand about his transformation into Professor X, there’s something for every mutant enthusiast.

From June 20 through 22 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, Washington State Summer Con transforms into a haven for comic-book and animation fans alike. Beyond X-Men ’97, the weekend features gaming tournaments, cosplay contests and panels covering everything from Star Wars to independent comics. But for those whose hearts beat for mutant kind, this assembly of voices may be the event of the season.

Don’t miss your chance to mingle with the cast who bring your favorite heroes and villains to life. Head to wasummercon.com, secure your passes, and prepare for a weekend where the animated and real worlds collide in spectacular mutant fashion.

Trivia

Ross Marquand has a notable presence on social media, where he shares insights into his career and personal interests.

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