Inde Navarrette Committed to ‘Doing Everything Humanly Possible’ to Portray Rogue in MCU Reboot

Inde Navarrette, cast as Rogue in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) X-Men reboot, is dedicating herself to fully embodying the iconic character. She stated she's “doing everything humanly possible” to ensure a faithful and compelling portrayal.

Navarrette’s Approach to the Role

Speaking to the LA Times, Navarrette emphasized the significance of the role, noting, “I’m doing everything humanly possible because I love that character. I’ve studied that character. I want to do it justice for myself, for [director Jake Schrieier], for what they want to portray and also for what I as a fan want her to be like. I’m doing everything, exclamation point.”

Building on Previous Work

Navarrette’s previous roles, including parts in 13 Reasons Why and Superman & Lois, and the horror seriesObsession, have prepared her for this demanding role. She’s also aware of the legacy of Rogue, having seen Anna Paquin portray her in previous X-Men films.

Support and Future Release

The actress is currently focusing on perfecting Rogue’s distinctive southern accent and has received support from veteran voice actor Lenore Zann, who has voiced Rogue in numerous animated X-Men projects. The MCU X-Men movie is currently slated for a May 5, 2028 release, and will introduce a new cast including Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and Asa Germann as Angel.