Marvel’s X-Men ’97, serving as a revival of the classic X-Men: The Animated Series, has emerged as a standout project from Marvel Studios amidst recent struggles in delivering high-quality content to fans. The animated series, which is the studio’s first X-Men project since reclaiming the film and TV rights for the characters, has been receiving widespread acclaim that it truly deserves.
The series’ success is largely credited to its creators, with director Chase Conley highlighting the collaborative efforts of the entire team, a perspective that has not been very popular among Marvel filmmakers.
X-Men ’97 Director Credits “Team Effort” For the Show’s Success
Recently released, X-Men ’97, executive produced by Kevin Feige, has become one of the most acclaimed Marvel projects. And Chase Conley, who directed multiple episodes of the series, has also earned fans praise and love after he shared insight into the animated series’ success.
Taking to X (Twitter), Conley refused to take the sole credit for its success and highlighted the collective effort that went into making the show. He also stated that much like the X-Men training in the Danger Room to prepare for battles, they also worked together to resolve any potential issue.
“The thing about X-men 97 is, it’s the truest example team effort. I refuse to take any singular credit for anything on this show because we all were in the Danger Room together.”
While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has established itself as a dominant force over the past decade, it’s rare for Marvel filmmakers like Conley to make such inclusive statements. Though he didn’t specify individually, Conley acknowledged the entire team’s contributions, including often overlooked VFX and sound professionals, a gesture that resonated with fans.
Such camaraderie among creators could serve as a model for highly anticipated projects like Avengers: Secret Wars. By embracing a collaborative team effort and recognizing the importance of collective contributions rather than singular achievements, the studio could foster a culture conducive to success.
X-Men ’97 Directors Would Love to Work on a Live-Action Movie
After earning acclaim for their work on the animation series X-Men ’97 directors Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura have shared their interest in taking on a live-action X-Men project. Both directors were asked if they desired to work on the MCU’s first X-Men live-action film in a recent interview with ScreenRant.
“If that’s a call that we get, at some point, I’m going to pick up the phone, for sure,” Conley said. Yonemura also shared that she would never say no to such a great opportunity and would love to tackle the challenge of bringing X-Men to the MCU.
“I would never say no to that phone call because I love a good challenge, and I love trying new things,” Yonemura told ScreenRant. 6 episodes have been released of the highly acclaimed animated series. And new episodes premiere on Wednesdays.
X-Men ’97 is available to stream on Disney+.
