Longtime Storm voice performer Alison Sealy-Smith (X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97) recently congratulated Maya Boyd on landing the highly-coveted role of Ororo Munroe in Marvel Studios’ upcoming live-action X-Men reboot.
“Huge congratulations to Maya Boyd,” she wrote on Instagram. “A warmest welcome into our X-Men & Storm family! ⚡️🌩️
“Coming from the theatre myself, I know how that foundation prepares you for a role of this scale and the incredible passion of the fans,” she continued. “Theatre teaches you how to fly without a safety net—and knowing how to truly soar on stage comes in very handy when you’re stepping into the shoes of the Mistress of the Elements!
“So excited to watch you electrify us, Maya!” ⚡️👑
Boyd responded, “This means more than you know thank you so so much.” 🤍⚡️
She also took a moment to address the X-Men fandom on her own profile, saying “It’s an honor to be your Storm.” 🤍⚡️
Marvel Studios’ X-Men will arrive in theaters on May 5, 2028.
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