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Jake Castorena is known for Batman: The Killing Joke (2016), X-Men '97 (2024) and Reign of the Supermen (2019).
- Art Department, Director, Producer
- 2 min
Jun 12, 2024 · 'X-Men 97' Supervising Producer/Head Director Jake Castorena share about his work on and bringing mutant storytelling to Marvel Studios.
Mar 20, 2024 · Jake Castorena talks about his role in reviving the 90s X-Men animated series with a direct sequel on Disney+. He reveals how he balanced the nostalgia and the modernization of the visual style, the power sets and the characters.
- Joe Deckelmeier
- 97
- 11 min
Jun 7, 2024 · In a candid chat, series director Jake Castorena unveiled the magic behind the show’s success. The avoidance of the usual blunders of modern adaptations came as a result of honoring the timeless aspects of the original X-Men series.
- Megan Diane
Jun 4, 2024 · DiscussingFilm got the chance to sit down with X-Men ‘97 supervising director Jake Castorena for an exclusive interview to discuss the creative challenges of bringing a popular animated series back after 27 years and what’s coming in the next season.
May 22, 2024 · Director Jake Castorena explains why the X-Men stand out compared to their Marvel and DC counterparts in this spoiler-filled X-Men 97 interview.
Apr 16, 2024 · Jake Castorena, the supervising producer and head director of X-Men '97, talks about the Genosha massacre, the consequences for the mutants, and the connection to the MCU. Find out how the episode 5 cliffhanger sets the stage for the season 1 finale and the sequel series.
