Carolina Ravassa on How Video Game Voice Work Inspired Her Polaris Performance in X-Men '97 In an interview with Bleeding Cool, X-Men '97 star Carolina Ravassa discusses how her experience with voice acting in video games like Overwatch and Valorant helped shape her portrayal of Polaris. She reflects on the unique opportunities voice acting offers, the challenges of secrecy and rewrites, and her dream of bringing the character to life in a live-action format. Ravassa's performance has been praised for its depth and emotional resonance. Disney+'s X-Men '97 star Carolina Ravassa recently opened up about how her experience with voice acting in video games like Overwatch and Valorant prepared her for her role as Polaris in the hit animated series. Ravassa, who brings the powerful daughter of Magneto to life, shared insights into her journey as an actress, the unique opportunities voice acting provides, and the complexities of portraying a character with deep emotional resonance. As one of the newer additions to the X-Men '97 cast, Ravassa's Polaris steps into her father's legacy following his sacrifice to Apocalypse, while also playing a pivotal role in destroying a mutant-suppressing tower in the Savage Lands alongside Bishop.In an interview with Bleeding Cool, Ravassa revealed that her time working in video games helped her prepare for Polaris's intense moments where she unleashes her powers. She explained that streaming in games often involves projection and intensity, which translated well to her animated performance.Ravassa also emphasized the importance of experience in acting, noting that over the years, she has inhabited characters with dark pasts, such as Sombra in Overwatch, which has honed her ability to step into someone else's shoes and create vivid emotional landscapes. Voice acting, she believes, offers opportunities that live-action roles may not, particularly in allowing actors to play characters beyond their physical appearance.Ravassa highlighted that in live action, typecasting based on looks can limit opportunities, whereas voiceover work allows her to portray a diverse range of characters, including little kids or inanimate objects. One of Polaris's standout moments is her connection with Professor X, where Ravassa was able to channel the character's uncertainty as she grappled with her identity and powers.She also mentioned that working with director Meredith Layne involved adapting to script changes and recording additional dialogue replacement (ADR) to refine each scene. Ravassa expressed her deep appreciation for the role and even revealed that she dreams of one day playing Polaris in a live-action adaptation. The secrecy surrounding the casting process and the challenges of bringing Polaris to life without initially knowing all the details added to the excitement and depth of her performance.X-Men '97 continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and rich character arcs, and Ravassa's portrayal of Polaris has become a standout element of the series