A.J. LoCascio‘s taking on the role of voicing Gambit in Marvel Rivals Season 5 becomes another important milestone in his already impressive voice acting career. The casting brings a sense of continuity and authenticity to the character, as LoCascio already established himself as the definitive voice of Remy LeBeau in the critically acclaimed animated series X-Men ’97, which aired in 2024.
LoCascio’s addition to Marvel Rivals shows that developer Netease is serious about putting together a great voice cast for this hero shooter. The cast already includes Yuri Lowenthal as Spider-Man, Josh Keaton as Iron Man, and Troy Baker as Loki, among others. In this competitive landscape, casting a voice performer with existing experience in the role adds credibility and familiarity for fans who’ve watched X-Men ’97.
The Cajun charmer joined the lineup of Marvel Rivals when Season 5 launched in mid-November 2025, arriving as a Strategist hero. What makes LoCascio’s casting particularly notable is how seamlessly the bridge between X-Men ’97 and the game’s universe has been connected. Fans celebrating the announcement pointed out the consistency, with community reactions excited to see the same voice actor reprise the character across different Marvel media.
Outside of his work as Gambit, LoCascio is a multi-faceted talent in entertainment. His credits run the gamut from iconic roles like Marty McFly in the Back to the Future: The Game series and voice work in animated shows such as Voltron: Legendary Defender to parts in high-profile productions like Incredibles 2 and God of War Ragnarök.