As a gamer and cosplayer with over two decades of experience under my belt, let me tell you that A.J. LoCascio’s dedication to his craft is nothing short of astounding! I’ve been a fan of X-Men ’97 since its original run in the 90s, and seeing A.J.’s love for Gambit brought back so many nostalgic memories.
Fans adore it when an actor fully embraces a character they portray and genuinely exhibit affection for the role. This sentiment has certainly held true for the cast and crew behind the 2024 TV show, X-Men ’97. Numerous actors have openly expressed admiration for the series as well as their characters. A prime example of this is A.J. LoCascio, who voices Gambit – just take a look at his exceptional custom fan art to see the depth of his passion!
The popular animated series “X-Men ’97” by Marvel Animation is a follow-up to the original show that premiered in 1992. As such, the characters don their classic outfits. A.J. LoCascio recently posted on Instagram about replicating Gambit’s iconic attire after almost two years, and I can’t help but wish I had one for myself too.
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As a devoted admirer, I not only value the costumes but also applaud the thoughtfulness shown by the voice actors. They even graciously disclosed the sources of each piece, allowing us at home to attempt replicating them. However, one item might be too unique for most fans to recreate accurately.
The full fit check includes: a chest piece that A.J. LoCascio himself 3D sculpted, printed and resin cast. There are also handmade leather boots, a jacket from Amazon and props from Etsy. A week prior to dropping the post above, LoCascio shared the completion of the chest piece, which looks phenomenal:
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It’s incredibly impressive that most of this cosplay is handcrafted, either by the actor himself or by other artists, which is absolutely mind-blowing. As a past cosplayer and Gambit enthusiast like myself, it’s something I deeply appreciate, though I don’t have the skill to create my own custom 3D-printed chest piece. Therefore, Amazon could be my best bet. In summary, hats off to the Dawn of the Croods star for this amazing work, as it’s arguably on par with Channing Tatum’s Gambit costume from Deadpool & Wolverine.
In X-Men 97, the director reveals the process behind perfecting the Gambit scene. After numerous revisions, ‘That’s The Cajun Right There’ was the final touch that brought it all together.
A.J. LoCascio’s affection for his character is undeniably contagious, with fans eagerly anticipating the card-carrying Cajun Gambit during the initial season of X-Men ’97. Anyone who tuned in to the episode would be well aware that this character possesses a heartbreaking storyline, which reaches its peak in the episode titled “Remember It.
After a surprising turn of events in that episode, it’s unclear whether the character will continue on the show or not. But an Apocalypse theory might shed light on what’s coming up for Remy. I can’t wait to find out more, but until then, I’m excited to see more cosplay from A.J. LoCascio and his fans as well!
As for when the second season of X-Men ’97 will air, it’s still under wraps. But until then, you can catch Gambit and his team’s exploits in Season 1 by subscribing to Disney+. Additionally, keep an eye out for updates on future Marvel series.
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2024-11-05 02:07