Inde Navarrette Teases Her Rogue Southern Accent for New ‘X-Men’ Film: “Sugar!”
Inde Navarrette has offered an early glimpse of her Southern accent for Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men film, trying out the character’s catchphrase, “Sugar!” She said she had not practised much yet and would keep working on the voice with Marvel, as she develops her interpretation of the character.
Rogue, whose real name is Anna Marie, comes from Mississippi in the comics and can temporarily absorb other people’s powers and memories. Navarrette joins a cast including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Kit Connor as Cyclops; Jake Schreier is directing, and the film is scheduled for release on 5 May 2028. Navarrette rose to prominence this summer with Obsession and is also set to star in and executive produce the sci-fi thriller The Waffle House Index.
In short
- Navarrette gave a first taste of Rogue’s “Sugar!” catchphrase.
- She plans to keep developing the Southern accent with Marvel.
- The X-Men film is due on 5 May 2028.
Explained simply
Rogue is a long-running Marvel Comics character whose real name is Anna Marie and whose home is Mississippi. Her mutant ability lets her temporarily absorb another person’s powers and memories through touch, a gift that can make close contact difficult.
Inde Navarrette is taking on the role in a forthcoming X-Men film, directed by Jake Schreier. The film also features Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Kit Connor as Cyclops, bringing several familiar comic-book characters together for a new screen adaptation.