At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Marvel Rivals voice actor Daniel Marin opened up about what it means to portray Namor. The iconic Marvel character has long defined the traditional hero-villain mold and now carries new weight as a symbol of Latin American representation. For Marin, the role is personal.
“Honestly, it’s amazing,” Marin said. “It’s a privilege and a gift to be able to do that. The fact that he’s Latin American now, and that the MCU was so specific about casting a Latin American actor, means so much. I actually got to do a few lines in Spanish that they hadn’t written that way. Even his whale—his name was Jaganto, but I was like, it’s Higanto.”
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That creative input wasn’t just allowed, it was encouraged. “They were very open to that and accepting,” he added. “It’s just such a dream, honestly, to be any superhero. But to be one that also represents so many people? That’s incredible.”
Daniel Marin is proud to voice Namor in Marvel Rivals, making the misunderstood king personal.
Namor, as Marin plays him, is regal, sharp, and emotionally charged. The underwater king is often misunderstood, especially in the eyes of surface dwellers. “All he wants is to have a queen by his side, rule his people in peace,” Marin explained. “And humans keep destroying that for him. So he’s like, you know what, I hate you humans.”
Marin wasn’t always a diehard Namor fan. The connection came after he got the role. “I knew of him, and I thought Tenoch [Huerta] did an amazing job in the movie. But I didn’t really think about him much before that,” he admitted. “Once I booked the part, though, I went out and bought every comic I could find. I fell in love with him.”
That deep dive into lore changed everything. “People ask me, is Namor a hero or a villain? He’s neither. He’s just the guy. He believes in what he believes. If you’re on his side, great. If not, you better get out of the way.” In Marvel Rivals, that conviction comes through clearly. Marin recorded lines that reflect classic Marvel moments, including one that leans into Namor’s long-standing obsession with Susan Storm.
“There’s this one interaction with Susan Storm. He says, ‘Oh, Susan…’ and I got that from the comics,” Marin said, smiling. “He’s in love with her. And I’m waiting for the interactions with Scarlet Witch, too. There’s a comic where he joins the X-Men and defends her from Magneto. He’s like, I will not align myself with someone who treats women this way. For Namor, the women are the most important thing. Everyone else? Either you’re with him or in his way.”
Marvel Rivals isn’t just adding characters for the sake of it; each one has a careful reason why for the lore.
Off-screen, Marin is just as engaged. “I stream on Twitch as DangerMarin,” he said. “I always play with viewers. Lately, I’ve been playing Hulk so others can pick Namor. I’m also trying to learn Squirrel Girl right now, which is really hard.”
Marin is a fan of the game itself, too. “Each character is different and specific, and you have to work together to achieve things. It’s not like Call of Duty, where the gameplay is the same no matter who you are. Here, Hulk plays one way, Invisible Woman plays another. The developers care about the lore. They’re not just adding characters for fun. They think about why a character belongs and how to do it right.”
When asked what role he’d love to take on next, Marin didn’t hesitate. “If I could voice Ghost Rider—Robbie Reyes specifically—I’d be so down,” he said. “And if they ever do an animated series or a multiverse spin-off with the voice actors from the game? I’d be honored to keep playing Namor.”
As Marvel Rivals grows, Namor’s Latinidad is a reminder that representation is about more than just the surface.
For Marin, SDCC 2025 was a full-circle moment. “I’ve been to Comic-Con so many times as a fan,” he said. “This is my first time on the other side. It’s exhausting, but it’s worth it. I’ve been the guy in line asking for autographs. Now people are coming up to me.”
Looking ahead, Marin’s staying grounded. “Right now, I’m just enjoying the moment. I’m thankful for whatever comes my way. But if I get to keep voicing Namor, in any format, that would be a dream come true.”
Marin’s passion for the role, both on and off the screen, reflects the evolving landscape of superhero storytelling—one that’s more inclusive, more personal, and more rooted in legacy. As Marvel Rivals continues to grow, his Namor stands as a reminder that representation isn’t just about who wears the crown, but who gets to speak, dream, and fight in their own voice.
