Inde Navarrette, slated to portray Rogue in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men film, has provided fans with a preview of her interpretation of the mutant's iconic Southern accent. During an interview at TIFF 2026, Navarrette offered a single "sugah," the character's signature phrase, while acknowledging that she has "not done a lot of practice."
Navarrette, who was officially confirmed for the role of Rogue at D23 in August alongside other cast members like Christopher Abbott as Professor X and Maya Boyd as Storm, has expressed her dedication to doing the beloved character justice. She previously stated her intention to "nail that Southern delivery" and even considered a trip to Mississippi to better understand the accent. "Southern women are really my favorite," she had remarked.
The actress is aware of the significant fan anticipation surrounding Rogue's portrayal, particularly her accent. She assured fans that if her initial "sugah" tease does not meet expectations, she is prepared to work with the Marvel team to refine it. "I that, you know, I'm going to work on it if you don't like it," Navarrette stated, "and I'm going to figure out and talk to the Marvel team on what we want to do."
Rogue, known for her power-draining abilities and distinctive style, is poised to make a significant impact with her MCU introduction. The X-Men film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 5, 2028. Prior to this, fans can look into the reaction of Rogue's animated voice actress, Lenore Zann, to Navarrette's casting, and delve into director Jake Schreier's comic book inspirations for the project.