Behind The Geeks | Our Interview with Lenore Zann the voice of ROGUE from X-MEN '97

[@patrickt49]

Everytime I imagine Rogue's voice, it's always Lenore Zann's. Nobody else.

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Imagine her voice for what? Lol

[@patrickt49]

@@DeathbySkullfxxx Rogue's voice when reading comics

[@mattkeith1180]

Agreed. The same goes for Storm.

[@Gargoyle_75]

Well, your comment was even before episode 5. I imagine your opinion is confirmed after the "I can’t feel you". She needs an Oscar for this sentence alone.

[@remyatempest6700]

Nearly cried when she said that line

[@wearegeekcentric]

Us too! 😭

[@Gargoyle_75]

What about "Sugar, I can’t feel you"? Still recovering after 2 days…

[@juststeve2579]

She is to rouge as kevin conroy is to batman.

[@wearegeekcentric]

100%

[@samuelgardner8550]

That is so true!!! She is the definitive voice! She is ROGUE! No disrespect to the actresses who came behind her, but like you said about Kevin Conroy to Batman, Lenore is the 1st voice you think of when thinking of Rogue! She got it right on EVERY LEVEL!!💚

[@user-lw5xy5sz1x]

RIP

[@devilpupbear09]

Did this fool seriously compared Kevin Conroy, the greatest Voice Actor of our time who influenced an entire generation, to X-Men? BLASPHEMY!

[@kevinstewart8054]

@@devilpupbear09like it or not, this women is also in that space.

[@fnievez]

Nervous "like a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs". Always loved that line!

[@goonagun]

The mutant registration hq lol

[@machinayrequiem8596]

Ive used that like for the last 28 years.

[@fnievez]

@machinayrequiem8596 I was 8 when the showed aired so 32 years for me 🤣

[@AutumnAprodithe]

Rogue was the best. Better than any other version.

[@Gargoyle_75]

Lenore…. You played my favourite character already. Now after episode 5, you broke my heart… You need an Oscar after that episode. I’m still recovering from the last 5 minutes.

[@redeyearn]

That part😢

[@Jr-Reed]

"There ain't no cure for who you are" I'm carrying that quote with me for the rest of my life 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@doomtrooper.6666]

Lenore Zann will always be Rogue’s voice.👍

[@pwx9000]

First time in my 37 years seeing the voice actress behind Rogue. Rogue is eXceptionally made in Xmen VS StreetFighter, her sprites are godsend 🥵🐉🐉

[@DragoonMS]

Same goes for Storm's sprites in XvSF, but Capcom's been doin' that since X-Men: Children of the Atom - just look at Psylocke & Spiral.

[@amandalove3368]

Very glad Lenore Zann came back to lend her voice talent to Rogue.

[@Second_Son1990]

I love love LOVE that she returned to bless us again as the voice of our dear and beloved Rogue!!!!! NO ONE can play Rogue like Queen Zann. Period.

[@jasonknowledge8824]

I am so glad that she is getting her voice and face out there for us to see! I watched the show back in the 90s as a kid, and she is truly Rouge! Always! Even in the video games X-men vs street fighter

[@LB_adventurer]

Lenore used to be my local MP (politician). I VOTED FOR YOU!

[@LB_adventurer]

Side note: I met her several times and Lenore was always kind and genuine as a politician. Shout Out from Truro, Nova Scotia!

[@chad8767]

Canadian as well, and I'm glad we had/have her in politics, she actually cares about ALL people, not just her people.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

03:22 Holy moly!!! The nostalgia is real and hitting me in brick waves! Lol

[@Polycomical]

Fabulous interview with a total legend

[@wearegeekcentric]

Thank you for the love!

[@jravage77]

Thank you so much Lenore for being responsible for some of my happiest childhood moments. Rogue was absolute favorite. 🤗

[@CDages]

Fun Fact. She also voiced one of my other animated TV crushes. Aisha Clanclan from Outlaw Star ❤

[@DragoonMS]

Wait, what the deuce!? That was her!? I never knew that.

[@CDages]

@@DragoonMS yup. 100%

[@ukrock12]

Lenore your passion, emotional commitment and talent have touched hearts all over the world. You are a true inspiration carry on and stay blessed .

[@ddga1800]

I hope Lenore takes great care of herself. Best wishes to her and the original voice actors of my favorite comic book team of all time, the X-MEN ❤

[@renegarza7038]

Lenore Zahn thank you for playing the character rogue i struggled a lot with a.d.d when I was younger but everytime I saw a episode in the 90s I was able to actually sit down and pay attention.

[@KB-dn6mh]

Amazing interview! Lenore rocks!

[@wearegeekcentric]

She is AMAZING!

[@laboy14]

Love her!!

[@wearegeekcentric]

She’s AMAZING! A total delight to chat with.

[@samuelgardner8550]

Lenore!! You made me love Rogue!! She's my favorite female X-men of all time, hands down! Thank you! You're such an amazing talent!!! 💚

[@quintonwilliams718]

Lenore Zann Rogue loved her in the Xmen TAS can't wait to see her in x men 97, 💯💯💯 grew up watching X men as a kid.

[@tbrandy1405]

I used to main Rogue in MvC2 and XvSF because she was the voice for them ❤

[@johncannon7109]

It's crazy how she sounds like Dolly

[@CoaTravelNut]

I hope you get an interview with Cal Dodd next!

[@wearegeekcentric]

We’re trying!

[@budgiecat9039]

​@@wearegeekcentricinterview the original Jubilee voice actor and ask her when was it exactly that she finally realized she wasn't born Asian so she didn't reprise her role of an Asian character 😂

[@MetalPharoah]

​@budgiecat9039 Alyson Court wanted an Asian VA to play the character. They asked, she turned it down due to that, but she will be voicing a Jubilee variant in the series. Too bad they didn't ask her to return to do Claire Redfield for Resident Evil R2make

[@reybat4969]

It’s amazing how she sounds like rogue from the 90s but the performance in X-men 97 her voice is a little higher pitched which makes me think they did something to it in production.

[@StormingViperX]

Exactly! The voice director needs to either tell her to perform in her regular voice tone, or tell post-production not to tweak it. Rogue sounds a bit weird so far in X'97, so hopefully the kinks can get worked out.

[@DeathtotheAshes]

@@StormingViperXtrue but she does sound different than she did 25+ years ago. Huskier. Darker. Slightly deeper.

[@Knightice765]

Beautiful lady. Rogue is a favourite of mine. She is much better with super strength and the ability to fly. Also, love her personality.

[@martin.allaman]

Agree! Flying Rogue is the best one :)

[@quintonwilliams718]

Congratulations Lenore on your Sobriety Anniversary..

[@JayLaliberte-xs3ky]

Rogue has always been my favorite X-Man X-Woman if you will, ever since the late 80's comic till the 90's as well!

[@volumedealer2716]

I love her Rogue voice

Hey sugah ❤😂

[@Housee01]

"Well well well...what do we have here" 😂

[@Desto13]

I just adore her! 🖤

[@user-ft4hx6kk5w]

I ❤ that shes reppin herself on her jacket

[@DemzWon1]

Yup shes still got it!

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

I met her at C2E2 and had a long, lovely conversation with her. When she greeted me with, “Hey, sugah!” I about melted into the floor.

[@jakeadams7278]

That broke my heart when Lenore said the cast hadn’t kept in touch with each other. 😢

[@lganeshan86]

Rogue voice ❤❤❤❤❤

[@feathersword8232]

Happy 28 years sobriety Lenore. Love Australia.

[@susanstorm7910]

She is the best! Love her sm ❤

[@bradleyrichard]

Amazing interview. But oops. Fix the title! It’s “Rogue”😊

[@wearegeekcentric]

Good catch! This is what happens when you rush posting something - words get misspelled! We appreciate the assist and kind words!

[@FranciscoGarcia-tm8nh]

@@wearegeekcentric nice 👍

[@lucillearg]

I love Rogue forever. Thanks Lenore

[@njferns]

This was SUCH a great interview! I really enjoyed it even more than the Buza interview. Lenore seems like such a fun, open and forthcoming person and it really shines throughout! I was pretty much grinning from ear to ear from start to finish of this, wish it was even longer! She also shared so much about herself here which she didn't necessarily have to, and I appreciate that.

[@wearegeekcentric]

We’re glad you enjoyed it! thanks for all the love

[@ALLTRUE80sMANN]

Really glad I found this interview! Love her as Rogue!

[@Lauderdizzle]

One of my favorite lines of hers: (to Wolverine, while waving her fist) "You gonna shut up, or am I gonna have to help ya?!"

[@Jeannette.81]

I’m excited I’m going to meet Lenore Zann in June, at Buffalo Nickel City Comic Con 🤩

[@RickyRawM05]

I loved her voice and still do

[@ThangPlants]

I have always loved her voice has Rogue, it's always been the best and I can always hear it

[@ColorsBright]

Justice for the return of Rogue's curves

[@jetlorider]

they did draw it in....some scenes when you see Rogue talking to Gambit....the Earth is totally round indeed.

[@openingshift7070]

I forgot about the minuscule things that fans obsess over

[@grcly3n]

@@openingshift7070just like you are over their comment 😂

[@openingshift7070]

@@grcly3n Lol childish response

[@grcly3n]

@@openingshift7070 😁😁😁 haha

[@killerb255]

She was also Sizzle in Stunt Dawgs

[@TwinTitan]

Sis is a GLOBAL Treasure 💚❤️💛

[@Izzy8u]

I’m from the future. 2 episodes in. It’s a hit.

[@josevictor1702]

She has an amazing voice!

[@caseysanborn1953]

I can't possibly love this more! LOVE Rogue and Love Lenore's outstanding portrayal of the character!! THE BEST!

[@ajianic1743]

Unpopular opinion I always thought X-Men the animated series was better than Batman back in the 90s

[@notfakemaine1431]

Respect you for saying that even though. So I'll like this comment because not because it is unpopular opinion. That in my opinion I would disagree but I love them both shows tho. Even if I think Batman far superior.

[@ajianic1743]

@@notfakemaine1431 Much appreciated. I feel like X-Men was deeper, it delved in so many dynamics. The loss of a team was traumatic. People really hated Cyclops for leaving Morph and Beast. More would have died if he didn't. Storm who was second in command said they had to go. Cyclops was most effective when it came to destroying the Sentinels. It was a hard choice. I wasn't that traumatized but was prepared when I saw Optimus prime died in the 80s cartoon movie. X-Men was more like a soap opera than a cartoon, It was more realistic to me.

[@phillyman2837]

Animation of the '90's X-Men is better than Batman the animated series

[@ColorsBright]

No way... Batman was something definitely special. Honestly, my least favorite X-Men episodes were the Magneto episodes. The best X-Men episodes were Mr. Sinister, Apocalypse and the time travel ones

[@juanmata9814]

Lenore Zann is truly the Best voice of Rogue ever I can't wait to see Xmen 97 this week I hope that the show gets 10 seasons and animated movies as well

[@TalkSickMass]

She sounds great here because it felt like there was some pitch shifting in her lines in the show. Still loving X '97!

[@unknownstranger6875]

I noticed that. I just commented that people are complaining about her voice, so I don’t want to sound like a hypocrite, but I did notice her voice is more high pitch. I don’t think it’s Lenore’s fault, I think the producers did that, raised her voice.

[@mandelharvey3429]

We need a Lenore Zann cuddly doll. Like she's such a lovely person.

[@josephharkreader7875]

Great interview.

[@ez2tv3]

Just recently saw the Season 14 Law And Order episode that Lenore was in, titled Veteran's Day.

[@shoWbitz]

The voice of our childhood ❤️😭👏👍

[@Centurion0081]

as dutch guy, i bought sometimes the US version comics, and in my head i always read Rouge's line in the voice of Lenore Zann

[@nathanielcodina4056]

Thank you that interview brought a smile to my face. I will always love those characters and she will always be Rogue to me.

[@faytdareaper86]

Id vote for this Rogue actress for president if she ever ran.

[@mykchek7]

I really feel Magneto just set Storm up. The way he showed mercy to The Judiciary Commitee and How he was complimenting Storm so thick to throw her off. It was a set up. Magneto is gonna flip the script real soon and I'm bracing for it

[@TheChoujinVirus]

From voicing everyone's Favorite Southern Belle to voicing our favorite Ctarl-Ctarl Catgirl XD

[@quintonwilliams718]

Awesome Interview

[@nathancruz9172]

I’m glad I met Lerone Zann last 2 years.

[@paulwright5510]

I loved rouge as a kid in the 90s still love her nice to meet the lady who did her voice she is so wonderful.

[@adamazri928]

Lenore Zann as Rogue is just as iconic as RDJ as Tony Stark and no one can convince me otherwise. Some people are just born for these roles. Whoever playing Rogue in the live action MCU has a BIG SHOES to fill.

[@rejtett]

Congrats on 28 yrs of sobriety!

[@vighneshkoalapunani8851]

I didn't know she was a politician lol

[@Jeannette.81]

The one and only Rogue 💛💚💛💚

[@brianjohnson2851]

Thank you for an enjoyable and comprehensive interview! I thoroughly liked watching it!

[@XavierMossXaynan]

The world not only needs xmen but Captain Planet and the Planeteers

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Absolutely!

[@markkelly9095]

Now that blast from past, go captain planet!

[@lonewolf604]

my libido is non existent "suga" there it is

[@BlueDragon9000]

Awesome video 😎

[@HectorAlban]

Qué hermosa voz❤

[@xaviertaylor-di5rj]

Awesome video

[@jonathanhibberd9983]

She looks a lot like director extraordinaire Andrea Romano. Speaking of which, this version of the X-Men did for them what the DCAU did for DC comics. I still hear these voices when I read these comics. There have been other versions, some takes that were equally iconic, but I don't think her Rogue has been matched.

[@DarkHeart515]

Her voice is definitely unique

[@user-ft4hx6kk5w]

Rogue has always been one of my top 5 X-Men...i think she really underrated

[@kennedy_junior13]

Best voice of the best version of Rogue. Sexy, sassy. Amazing!

[@rickyp1482]

🧢

[@codegeassfan4life28]

What a delight and compassionate person, very much different watching the X-Men 20+ years ago and always wanting to see the voice behind the characters. Thankfully now we get to experience a bit more of the cast and can show our appreciation for what they do. Goes without saying the X-Men, and cast, have changed our culture for the better. Without the show we would have never had the X-Men FOX, Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios, Disney would've probably never bought Marvel and movie studios would've never given comic movies a shot.

[@marklepe12]

I love me some Rogue!

[@OscarASevilla]

Rogueee!!! 🥰🥰😍😍😍💙

[@hilmiyusof6368]

She's adorable

[@franle102]

Love this ❤

[@optimus2g]

They should've gotten Cedric Smith back to play Professor Xavier (he's still active in the voiceover business in Canada). Problem is this: Catherine Disher is his ex-wife and she's in the cast, but not in her former role of Jean Grey, but as Dr. Val Cooper. They might've been afraid of a potential clash. He's MILES ahead of their in-house Richard Little, Ross Marquand, who's playing Xavier.

[@gattiger91]

Rog-u-e, not Ro-u-g-e 😉

[@souio]

What's weird I found is that Rogue sounded almost completely different in X-Men 97, which I thought was because it was 30 years later.. but then in this interview she sounds closer to 90s Rogue even talking naturally than she did in most of 97! Maybe it was the voice direction?

[@leos6518]

She’s the best to me as Rouge 😘

[@Partinaire]

I wish she would make it a tad more lower and husky like she did in the 90s

[@UltraFlea]

"Outside of the mutant abilities is there any connection" Hold the phone.....Lenore has mutant abilities? 😂

[@nikolaspapanagnou2723]

Sugah! I... I can't feel you!!!!

[@victormeyer4116]

It's said that the original voice actor for Gambit was replaced!He is famous for playing in Kung Fu the Legend Continues ,Silk Stalking and a movie with Vin Diesel

[@ultrawolf4155]

He voices another character in the show!

[@Novaargh]

No one, could ever have played Rogue, Lenore is how Rogue sounds, perfect casting! Same is said about the other X-men. Lenore, you still have it, don't you worry.

[@justinphillips7727]

Love the voice acting, hate the character but honestly one of my favourite voices on the cast

[@rickyp1482]

🧢