Animation

How the X-Men ’97 Cast Found Their Voices for a New Generation

August 25, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

X-Men ’97 has always faced an unusual casting challenge. The series is not simply another animated adaptation of Marvel’s mutants. It is a direct continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, meaning many viewers arrived with voices they had associated with these characters for more than 30 years. The solution has been a mixture of returning […]

Michael Mando Found His Own Voice for Bane in Batman: Knightfall

August 24, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Michael Mando approached Bane differently than audiences might expect from an actor entering a recording booth. Before his first session for Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall, he memorized the entire script. The actor, known for playing Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul and Vaas Montenegro in Far Cry 3, voices the formidable Batman villain in […]

Alan Tudyk Reflects on the Joy Behind His Disney Voices After Becoming a Disney Legend

August 22, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Alan Tudyk officially joined the ranks of Disney Legends during the final day of D23 2026, but his acceptance speech ultimately focused less on the award itself and more on what happens after a voice actor’s work leaves the recording booth. Tudyk was recognized in the Voice category during the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on […]

Kingdom Hearts Heads to Television After 25 Years of Iconic Voice Performances

August 17, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

After nearly 25 years of building its story through video games, Kingdom Hearts is officially heading to television. Disney announced during D23 2026 that the franchise is getting its first original animated television series, currently carrying the working title Kingdom Hearts. The project is being developed for Disney Channel and Disney+ in collaboration with franchise […]

President Curtis Gives Keith David the Lead and Jim Rash a Different Voice

August 15, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Keith David spent years turning President Andre Curtis into one of the most memorable recurring characters in Rick and Morty. Now, the fictional commander in chief has moved beyond occasional confrontations with Rick Sanchez and into a series of his own. President Curtis premiered on Adult Swim on July 26, following a San Diego Comic-Con […]

Jim Cummings and Alan Tudyk Take Center Stage at D23 2026

August 12, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is preparing to bring generations of Disney talent together in Anaheim from August 14 through 16, and two veteran voice actors will have particularly notable roles in this year’s celebration. Jim Cummings is scheduled for multiple appearances exploring Disney’s animation and entertainment history, while Alan Tudyk is set to […]

Matthew Needham Brings a Different Kind of Joker to Batman: Caped Crusader

August 10, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Batman: Caped Crusader introduced a new version of one of DC’s most recognizable villains in its second season, with House of the Dragon actor Matthew Needham taking over as the voice of the Joker. Prime Video revealed Needham’s casting during the show’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 presentation, where attendees also received an advance look at […]

Lenore Zann Reflects on Decades of Bringing Rogue to Life

August 6, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Few voice actors have the opportunity to return to a defining role after more than three decades, let alone discover that the character has become even more popular with a new generation of fans. For Lenore Zann, stepping back into the role of Rogue for X-Men ’97 has been both a professional milestone and a […]

Family Guy Spin-Off Stewie Expands Voice Cast With Kenan Thompson, Vanessa Bayer, and More

July 30, 2026 by Austen Moret

Fox’s upcoming Family Guy spin-off Stewie has added six new voice actors, giving fans their first look at the supporting cast that will join Seth MacFarlane’s iconic toddler when the series premieres during the 2027-2028 television season. The casting announcement offers the clearest picture yet of how the new animated comedy will differ from its […]

Tom Kenny Celebrates SpongeBob’s Return to LEGO

July 26, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

For more than 25 years, Tom Kenny has been the unmistakable voice behind SpongeBob SquarePants, helping turn the optimistic fry cook into one of animation’s most beloved characters. Now, the veteran voice actor is celebrating another milestone in SpongeBob’s legacy with the character’s return to the LEGO lineup. Speaking about the newly announced LEGO SpongeBob […]