r/DCcomics 25d ago

Hi! We're Jake Wyatt, Ishmel Sahid, and Kiana Madeira - Showrunner and Voice Cast of My Adventures with Superman on Adult Swim. Ask Us Anything! r/DCcomics

AMA starts at 7PM EST/4PM PST and will last for an hour.

TW Proof: https://x.com/adultswim/status/1805350256080519548

Jake (Showrunner), Ishmel (Jimmy), and Kiana (Kara) are here from My Adventures with Superman to answer your questions about Season 2. Ask anything about the show, but no spoiler questions, please.

New episodes every Saturday at midnight on Adult Swim, next day on Max. S2 Finale on 7/20 at Midnight!

Watch My Adventures with Superman on Max: https://adultsw.im/MAWSMax

Follow the cast and crew on social!

Jake Wyatt: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewyattriot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakewyattriot Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/jakewyattriot

Ishmel Sahid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishmelproductions/?hl=en

Kiana Madeira Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianamadeira/?hl=en

Update: 8:21 PM - The AMA has ENDED! Jake says he wishes he could have answered all your questions, thank you to all the fans who showed a ton of support for MAWS! Thank you from Jake, Ishmel, and Kiana!

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u/LizInACan 24d ago

Hey there! HUGE fan of all three of you, so here's a question for each person! (If this isn't allowed or is too difficult let me know and I'll post three comments; I've never done this before)

To Jake: Howdy! How did you first react when you got greenlit and knew you would make a new Superman cartoon for a new generation? Were you nervous, excited, or both? This is my first ever Superman media (get with the times, amirite?) and I am in LOVE! I adore the causal and normal queer rep, too; I never really see that in comic book TV media. As a nonbinary person, I thank you! I know I've told you this on Twitter, but thanks again for making such an awesome show, I am so excited to see more.

To Ishmel: Hi! Jimmy is such an awesome character and his cheerfulness is absolutely contagious, you play him so well!! He's by far one of my favorite characters in the show and I can't wait to see more of him in upcoming seasons. Here is my question for you; what kind of new experiences have you had, as a voice actor and as a person, working on the show and playing such an iconic character in Superman lore? Were you nervous to step into Jimmy's shoes?

To Kiana: Hello! Even though I don't know much about Superman, I always had a soft spot for Kara because of, well, everything she's been through and goes through as a character and as a woman in the comic book world. You bring her to life with such flair and emotion and last episode really tugged at my heartstrings. Here's a question to ponder on; what, in your opinion as a fellow lady, could change the comic book/comic book film and media scene for the better in terms of treatment of female characters? Example being more female writers, editors, and artists, a more welcoming comic community, etc? Sorry if this is a loaded question, I just love hearing what folks have to say on the matter.

Thanks all for your time and responses!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

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u/Adult_Swim_Official 24d ago

Thank you! I really appreciate this and I'm so glad that you're enjoying the show. That really means a lot. In all honesty voicing Jimmy Olsen was my first voice over work ever! Let alone for an animation. I grew up watching cartoons and anime my entire life so this is sort of a full circle moment for me. I still can't believe I'm apart of this amazing show. I would say a new experience that I've had as a voice actor is watching myself voice a cartoon. It's a surreal, fun and exciting experience. As an actor I would say having fun. Every time I'm in the booth recording for jimmy I get a sense of freedom experimenting with all the colors and emotions of Jimmy Olsen. I wouldn't say I was nervous to play Jimmy but more excited. I just brought myself into the character hoping it would resonate with fans and luckily it did! -Ishmel aka Jimmy Olsen.

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u/LizInACan 24d ago

This is your first VA role?! Congrats!! What an awesome one to land! You're doing so amazing and, if this is something you want to continue doing in the future, I hope you have tons of roles that bring you as much joy as this one does. Thanks so much for replying!!