At NYCC, Owl House actors discuss representation and the show’s legacy

Owl House may be officially over, but the love for the show — from both fans and the people behind it — lives on. At this year’s New York Comic Con, Sarah-Nicole Robles, the voice of plucky human Luz; Cissy Jones, the voice behind stern witch Lilith; and Avi Roque, who voices secret rebel bard Raine Whispers got together to discuss their time on the show.

The three actors were moved to tears by the impact the show had on them. They talked about their voiceover experiences and admired the fans’ cosplay. Jones said that in her time as a voiceover actress, she’s never seen such a vibrant and connected fanbase.

“It’s a cartoon!” she laughed. “But it’s so much more than that. I’ve been part of some of the biggest game franchises on the planet — Call of Duty Fallout 4. Baldur’s Gate, Starfield — and it’s amazing, but I’ve never been part of anything like this. I’ve never seen anything like this.”

Rocque was also touched by the show’s enormous fanbase, especially because of the wide variety of representation. Raine Whispers, their first animation voiceover role, was a special opportunity for them.

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“It means a lot,” they said. “To be Avi, and to be non-binary and to use they-them pronouns and to voice a character that The following are some of the reasons why you should consider hiring someone elseThey-them pronouns are used. The impact it’s had on people is amazing. I always say you can’t overplay the power of representation; it really is life-changing and life-saving. I am just in utter bliss.”

Robles expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play a role with which she identified on many levels.

“I almost never get to play a person of color,” said Robles. “As an actor, you always find something to relate to in your character. Luz was a woman of color, and that’s why I felt so uncomfortable. Oh my God. Not only is she a person of color, she’s Caribbeana — she’s Dominican, I’m Puerto Rican. On top of that, she’s a little nerd who doesn’t fit in? It was a bit of a shock. That’s me!The experience was great. And then episode 3… I was like… I’m kinda getting Feel the vibrations from her… is Luz bisexual? Dana said, You’re right, of course.”

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It was exciting to be able to play a role that she identified so strongly with, but to see the fans’ reaction to Luz was a new level.

“That’s so cool, so validating, and so fun,” she gushed. “I had no idea how big this show would be. It was even more meaningful because we were all able to get through this pandemic collectively. This show got me through — not financially, but emotionally. I can still escape to the Boiling Isles with you guys.”